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DE05 VGT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,787 mi
Last recorded158,787 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VGT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2019 158,787 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Pass 27 Dec 2018 148,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms illuminated

Fail 27 Dec 2018 148,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms illuminated

Pass 29 Dec 2017 134,379 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 134,328 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 97,017 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 81,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,811 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbones rear bushes wear

rear indis dicoloured

Pass 21 Jun 2014 76,136 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,456 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,091 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,785 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,122 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 16 Jul 2007 38,207 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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DE05 VGT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE05 VGT, 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 DE05 VGT registered?

DE05 VGT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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