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DS05 BGX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,689 mi
Last recorded169,689 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BGX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,689 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 169,681 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 2 x rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 163,530 miles

headlamps changed for retest

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 163,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2016 155,789 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 148,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 139,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,846 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2012 125,111 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 115,308 miles

Both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,194 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 96,133 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose and damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,990 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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DS05 BGX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DS05 BGX, 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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DS05 BGX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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