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HG05 XMP

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,511 mi
Last recorded83,511 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 XMP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 83,511 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 83,511 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,527 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 70,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 65,879 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,386 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 60,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,228 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,119 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 52,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,118 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 48,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 41,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyre worn outer edges

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 37,525 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,175 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,277 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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HG05 XMP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HG05 XMP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG05 XMP registered?

HG05 XMP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is HG05 XMP safe to buy?

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