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DN05 MWC

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,413 mi
Last recorded116,413 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MWC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 116,413 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)

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 114,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,267 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 107,267 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 105,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 105,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/r inner tread

rear tyres low tread

Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,675 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,799 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine at top dripping on to the exhaust.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,551 miles

Oil leak

bad steering sqeek

uneven tyre wear front

Pass 1 Jul 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 28,712 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 MWC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MWC, 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 MWC registered?

DN05 MWC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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