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DS05 OKZ

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 OKZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 117,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 104,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,658 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 88,220 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 73,408 miles

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

centre seatbelt stiff in operation

Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,567 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,972 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 38,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 28 May 2010 33,329 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 26,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low fuel light on!

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Low fuel light on!

Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,914 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 OKZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black 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 OKZ, 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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What year was DS05 OKZ registered?

DS05 OKZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is DS05 OKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 OKZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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