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DG55 KKS

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,727 mi
Last recorded168,727 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 168,727 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

differential noisy

Fail 19 Feb 2019 168,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 162,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc scored

Rear rear axel diff very noisey

Pass 10 Feb 2017 150,315 miles

Rear diff worn to excess

Fail 6 Feb 2017 150,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping action (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak no damping action (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear diff worn to excess

Pass 4 Feb 2016 137,014 miles

Rear differential noisey

Fail 2 Feb 2016 137,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear differential noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2015 124,188 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 107,159 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,005 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,964 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front disc pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,806 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,799 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DG55 KKS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KKS, 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 KKS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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