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DX05 XYU

2005 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

141,603 mi
Last recorded141,603 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XYU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,603 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 141,603 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 134,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,847 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 118,638 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 104,715 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,706 miles

both front brake hoses slightly detoriated

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,992 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,828 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,585 miles

Keep check on all tyres, low on edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 7,369 miles

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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DX05 XYU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DX05 XYU, 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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DX05 XYU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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