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DU55 NSV

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NSV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 95,397 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,671 miles

O/s/r wheel arch area and front bumper damaged.

Underbody corroded in places.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 85,025 miles

o/s rear wheel arch dented

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres feathered

Fail 10 Apr 2024 85,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front tyres feathered

n/s rear tyre worn edge

o/s rear wheel arch dented

Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,431 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 82,326 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 79,287 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2022 79,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

body work damaged no sharp edges

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,255 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,253 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,801 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,443 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 15,208 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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DU55 NSV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DU55 NSV, 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 DU55 NSV registered?

DU55 NSV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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