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DV05 XAZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,475 mi
Last recorded125,475 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,475 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 125,375 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 121,591 miles

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,481 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,502 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 82,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 82,063 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 61,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 51,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower covers fitted

warning lamps on dash

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,338 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,545 miles

Front and rear brake pads low. Offside front tyre, low on edges.

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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DV05 XAZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV05 XAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV05 XAZ registered?

DV05 XAZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DV05 XAZ safe to buy?

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