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DK55 OUH

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,815 mi
Last recorded138,815 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 138,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Nov 2018 138,815 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn in inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,206 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn in inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 111,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,348 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,348 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 102,514 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,597 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 97,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,512 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,008 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 47,008 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in o/s/r tyre on inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 29,478 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DK55 OUH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DK55 OUH, 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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DK55 OUH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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