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DK05 YPO

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

212,320 mi
Last recorded212,320 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 212,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. Worn On Outer Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 212,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To OS Brake (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. Worn On Outer Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing @ 2mm Change Soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 203,115 miles

All Tyres Starting To Perish

Pass 19 Oct 2021 194,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 180,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 169,582 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,420 miles

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 152,997 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on outer edge of tread, change soon.

Crack in nearside of windscreen.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 140,780 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,711 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 124,908 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low at outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 106,699 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 92,406 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,206 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2010 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front wiper blades smeering screen slightly

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,232 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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DK05 YPO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DK05 YPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK05 YPO registered?

DK05 YPO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DK05 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 YPO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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