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DE05 VHB

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,075 mi
Last recorded85,075 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VHB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,075 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

under covers

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,833 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,299 miles

O/S Rear tyre - wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,809 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VHB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

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

Is DE05 VHB safe to buy?

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