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DN05 UEW

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,685 mi
Last recorded100,685 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 UEW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 100,685 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 90,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,196 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,229 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

Front Inner Brake pads at 3mm

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,057 miles

exhuast rear box not fully supported

front brake pads & discs worn/low

power steering fluid leak from around pump area

Fail 25 Jun 2016 74,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16V run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhuast rear box not fully supported

front brake pads & discs worn/low

power steering fluid leak from around pump area

Pass 30 May 2015 66,659 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outside edges

Fail 29 May 2015 66,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,294 miles

Nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly perished

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges.Nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,895 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,058 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 14,982 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 14,982 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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DN05 UEW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UEW, 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 UEW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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