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DN05 SRO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,195 mi
Last recorded177,195 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 SRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 177,195 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 177,193 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 158,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 158,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 153,779 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 153,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,380 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,380 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,863 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers veiw

nearside rear tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,059 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,329 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,799 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 486,303 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cut to sidewall of n/s/r tyre no cords exposed

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,717 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DN05 SRO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SRO, 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 SRO registered?

DN05 SRO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DN05 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 SRO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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