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DB05 EAT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,297 mi
Last recorded149,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB05 EAT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 149,297 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 149,297 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 133,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shocker has excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 133,767 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Cracked and weakened (3.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shocker has excessive play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 120,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 112,270 miles

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

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

dual mass flywheel worn & noisy

front bonnet slightly damaged

plastic underside covers fitted to floors & o/s/ & n/s/ lower outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2016 112,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dual mass flywheel worn & noisy

front bonnet slightly damaged

plastic underside covers fitted to floors & o/s/ & n/s/ lower outer sills

Pass 3 Dec 2015 95,750 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension bush

Fail 3 Dec 2015 95,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in n/s/r lower suspension bush

Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 76,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 66,639 miles

Emissions to clean to pick up on smoke meter

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,141 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,324 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,734 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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DB05 EAT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DB05 EAT, 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 DB05 EAT registered?

DB05 EAT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is DB05 EAT safe to buy?

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