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DN05 MVA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 162,834 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,697 miles

condensation to n/s headlight

o/s/r tyre is a standard tyre the rest are "run flat tyres"

rear number plate starting to distort

small cut to n/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 21 Jun 2019 151,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

condensation to n/s headlight

cut to o/s/r tyre on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres are "run flat tyres" o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are standard tyres 205/55R16

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner shoulder and wearing close to legal limit, also scuffing to tread

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 12 Jun 2018 137,828 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear subframe showing surface corrosion

all rear brake pipes showing initial corrosion

t p m s light illuminated

Fail 11 Jun 2018 137,828 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower suspension arm bushes perished

Rear subframe showing surface corrosion

all rear brake pipes showing initial corrosion

t p m s light illuminated

Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,103 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsf and osf to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nsr and osr to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 114,607 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + through to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + through to cords (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 102,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,412 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 78,993 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,198 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,373 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Front brake discs slighty worn.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,231 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,424 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,217 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,208 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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DN05 MVA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DN05 MVA, 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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DN05 MVA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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