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DG05 HTE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,584 mi
Last recorded113,584 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HTE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 113,584 miles

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

under trays fitted limited inspection

Fail 7 May 2019 113,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,784 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted also to both under sides limited inspection

Pass 11 May 2017 100,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 92,261 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 92,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 85,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads very low

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 70,541 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 68,982 miles

n/s/f tyre worn edge close to limit, front and rear brake pads worn, engine management light on,

Fail 12 Jan 2013 68,982 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edge close to limit, front and rear brake pads worn, engine management light on,

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 59,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2009 50,113 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,426 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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DG05 HTE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DG05 HTE, 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 DG05 HTE registered?

DG05 HTE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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