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DK55 WPW

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,168 mi
Last recorded171,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 WPW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 171,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 171,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 171,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak.

Damage in Zone A of the swept area of the windscreen.

Front and rear indicator bulbs are going white.

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 12 Oct 2020 168,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 160,475 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 151,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,039 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 135,235 miles

slight wear in bushes of both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 21 Oct 2016 116,147 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,346 miles

n/s/r brake disc part corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 93,105 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake disc part corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 75,144 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly & disc slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake binding slightly & disc slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,054 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)

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

front brake pads low

front washer jets weak

nearside front tyre very low on outside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Washer jets weak but still contacting windscreen

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 53,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Washer jets weak but still contacting windscreen

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 44,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 41,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,288 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 33,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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 WPW 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 66.7%.

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 DK55 WPW, 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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What year was DK55 WPW registered?

DK55 WPW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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