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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Possible noise from rear wheel bearings/diff.
Rear subframe undersealed.
Slight play nearside front steering.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Possible noise from rear wheel bearings/diff.
Rear subframe undersealed.
Slight play nearside front steering.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%).
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear subframe corroded.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%).
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear subframe corroded.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear rear brake pad getting down
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays and covers fitted
under trays and cover fitted
Exhaust silencer insecure rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
under trays and cover fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes into rear brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated.
Covers fitted obscuring some components.
Front wipers smear slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front wipers smear slightly
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
many under panels fitted not allowing full inspection of some items
rear brake pads getting low
CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEAT X2
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEAT X2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 FITTING (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
brake fluid change overdie
many under panels fitted
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 ZDV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 AY55 ZDV, 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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AY55 ZDV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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