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AY55 ZDV

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,663 mi
Last recorded199,663 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 199,663 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 188,464 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 188,443 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 172,086 miles

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.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 172,086 miles

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.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 162,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 150,609 miles

under trays and cover fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2021 150,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 136,970 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 124,999 miles

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))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,533 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated.

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,212 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 97,212 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,956 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR SEAT X2

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,956 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,085 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)

brake fluid change overdie

Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,124 miles

many under panels fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,354 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,640 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,640 miles

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 22,238 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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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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