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DC05 FAB

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FAB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside park brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 117,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 117,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,706 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 99,726 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge low // inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 11 Jan 2018 99,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre outer edge low // inner wheel rim slightly distorted

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,185 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 89,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,761 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 87,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,300 miles

both front tyres low on edges and have slight cracking on outer edges of tread

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on its outer edge of tread

Pass 2 Feb 2013 60,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,286 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 40,358 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on sholders of tread

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)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 40,358 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front tyres wearing slightly on sholders of tread

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 13 Feb 2009 31,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,209 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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DC05 FAB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DC05 FAB, 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 DC05 FAB registered?

DC05 FAB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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