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DS54 LBG

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,233 mi
Last recorded149,233 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 LBG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 149,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 142,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 137,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 125,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 125,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 116,125 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 10,066 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 109,885 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,779 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,719 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 97,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle front wheels need swapping with rear wheels. (4.1.A.2d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,194 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 87,437 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

o/s/f wheel kerb damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2012 87,392 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn and lipped

brake pads warning light on on dash

o/s/f wheel kerb damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,556 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,556 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,735 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

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)

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 57,191 miles

handbrake warning light staying on when handbrake released

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,890 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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DS54 LBG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS54 LBG, 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 DS54 LBG registered?

DS54 LBG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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