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DG55 ABU

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,883 mi
Last recorded166,883 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ABU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 166,883 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,986 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 161,977 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 158,138 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 158,138 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 155,044 miles

Rear bumper damage

Pass 16 Jan 2019 150,371 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 150,221 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 144,553 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 144,494 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 139,020 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 139,020 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 134,280 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 120,707 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 114,229 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,229 miles

Advise oil leak from rear differencial

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 90,306 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 23 Mar 2011 76,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,315 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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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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