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HO05 STU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

165,148 mi
Last recorded165,148 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO05 STU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 165,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 165,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 160,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 152,831 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,650 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 145,484 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 135,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,247 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 88,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 68,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,380 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 50,600 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,238 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 33,354 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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HO05 STU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HO05 STU, 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 HO05 STU registered?

HO05 STU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is HO05 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HO05 STU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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