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D2 VTS

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,351 mi
Last recorded165,351 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 VTS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 165,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 147,222 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 147,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 126,384 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,380 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 100,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,271 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,764 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 63,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,878 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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D2 VTS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D2 VTS, 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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What year was D2 VTS registered?

D2 VTS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is D2 VTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 VTS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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