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H21 RXX

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

156,565 mi
Last recorded156,565 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 RXX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 156,565 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted/scored/slightly worn-osf tyre inner edge worn low-rear suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-both rear brake pipes corroded-rear axle corroded-

nsr coil spring corroded-both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated-nsf inner steering rack arm slight play-

slight judder at front brakes-nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 21 Jul 2025 156,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded/pitted/scored/slightly worn-osf tyre inner edge worn low-rear suspension arm bushes perished and slight play-both rear brake pipes corroded-rear axle corroded-

nsr coil spring corroded-both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated-nsf inner steering rack arm slight play-

Pass 31 May 2024 146,088 miles

rear brake discs corroded/worn-nsr wheel bearing slight play-

rear indicators discoursed-rear suspension arm bushes perished-osf brake pipe corroded-front brake discs corroded/pitted-front brake flexi hoses deteriated-

Pass 25 May 2023 133,048 miles

engine/gearbox mounting deteriated-rear suspension arm bushes perished-front brake pads wearing low-o s f flexi deteriated-n s f rim distorted-n s f flexi deteriated-

front brake discs scored-rear axle corroded-front to rear brake pipes corroded-parking brake lever slight travel-o s f and rear suspension arm bushes slight play/perished-n s f and rear suspension arm bushes slight play/perished-

Pass 1 Jun 2022 129,037 miles

all 4 brake flexi hoses deteriated-parking brake lever slight travel and passed on limits-both front tyres on limit/edges worn low-engine gearbox mountings deteriated-rear axle corroded-

front suspension arms bushes perished slightly and slight play-

Fail 1 Jun 2022 129,037 miles

Shock absorbers likely to become detached o/s/r (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 brake flexi hoses deteriated-parking brake lever slight travel and passed on limits-both front tyres on limit/edges worn low-engine gearbox mountings deteriated-rear axle corroded-

front suspension arms bushes perished slightly and slight play-

Pass 3 May 2021 126,427 miles

all 4 brake flexi hoses deteriated-parking brake lever slight travel and passed on limits-n/s/r/ tyre wearing low-

Pass 3 Jun 2020 125,331 miles

both front flexi hoses deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 123,397 miles

n/s/f/o/s/f/ flexi deteriorated-

Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,397 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/r/ (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose excessively damaged o/s/r/ (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 tyres 1 nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f/o/s/f/ flexi deteriorated-

Pass 24 Mar 2018 121,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,214 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 116,251 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,592 miles

undertray

Fail 24 Oct 2014 109,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 109,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,240 miles

All brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,829 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,831 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,382 miles

N/S/F fog lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,392 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 45,392 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,620 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)

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)

advice front fog lamp check operation nearside front

advice steering tracking

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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H21 RXX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H21 RXX, 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 H21 RXX registered?

H21 RXX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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