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BP05 DNY

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several at ferrules /unions (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at rear subfame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 78,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several at ferrules /unions (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at rear subfame (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 78,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD EDGE + NAIL AT EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + EDGES WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 75,172 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,500 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,089 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 73,081 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,227 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 56,439 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,671 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,279 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,088 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 37,938 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 8 Jul 2009 30,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BP05 DNY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP05 DNY, 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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BP05 DNY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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