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DN05 EUX

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,112 mi
Last recorded154,112 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EUX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 154,112 miles

brake pad warning light on but new brake pads fitted all round

Pass 20 Nov 2019 135,816 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor insecure in brake pad

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

brake warning light on display (red)

Fail 12 Nov 2019 135,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in inner section of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor insecure in brake pad

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

brake warning light on display (red)

front tyres worn on edges,nearside front tyre low on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,491 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

minor damage around vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2018 121,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm,inner bush - contaminated with oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracking up (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

Offside Rear tyre has nail in outer edge,becoming low on tread

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front tyres wearing on edges

minor damage around vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2017 102,841 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,278 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 81,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,646 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,460 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,283 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 32,546 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 32,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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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DN05 EUX 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 76.5%.

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 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 DN05 EUX, 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 DN05 EUX registered?

DN05 EUX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is DN05 EUX safe to buy?

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