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DN05 SOE

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,368 mi
Last recorded129,368 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge

Rear Lower wishbone bushes slight liftboth sides

Pass 29 May 2018 125,067 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 114,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 108,038 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tread badly cracked

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tread badly cracked

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 101,076 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,100 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,466 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 75,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,075 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 52,146 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,001 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 SOE 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 SOE, 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 SOE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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