MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,883 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Rear subframe mount corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill and undercovers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear light lens cracked
Offside Rear subframe mount corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill and undercovers fitted
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle os slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front bumper splitter loose
Offside Rear bumper damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper damage
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake only just met required efficiency
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. 195-55-16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake only just met required efficiency
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. 195-55-16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
nsf brake wear wire not connected
rear diff seal leak
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads? (3.5.1g)
nsf brake wear wire not connected
rear diff seal leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
NSR brake has slight binding
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise oil leak from rear differencial
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise oil leak from rear differencial
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
intermitent fault on number plate lamps
rear diff oil leak
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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DG55 ABU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DG55 ABU, 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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DG55 ABU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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