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DN05 VEL

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,710 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,523 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 125,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 125,524 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,339 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 105,884 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 96,384 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/R brake pad wear indicator adrift.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 81,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,337 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front screen washer jets poor power in spraying water on the screen.

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 VEL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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