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DN05 VGA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,284 mi
Last recorded144,284 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VGA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 144,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,966 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres on limit on inner edges and nail in nearside rear

chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 118,652 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 93,056 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,746 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,219 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre has cuts in but not through to construction

Pass 16 Jan 2010 30,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,085 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)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 18,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VGA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

DN05 VGA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DN05 VGA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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