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DA55 FTN

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,242 mi
Last recorded163,242 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FTN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 163,242 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 163,342 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,651 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 151,159 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 151,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 144,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 132,996 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear washer inop

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,940 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,349 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 113,349 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,315 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear inner (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 106,315 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear inner (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,001 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 93,883 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 17 Aug 2012 87,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

full body under tray fitted

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,777 miles

Slight wear to front & rear brakes

Pass 18 Aug 2009 66,113 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,432 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DA55 FTN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA55 FTN, 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 DA55 FTN registered?

DA55 FTN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is DA55 FTN safe to buy?

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