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DU55 RKN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,162 mi
Last recorded118,162 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,162 miles

Nearside Front brake wear sensor not connected

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not connected

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 118,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front brake wear sensor not connected

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not connected

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,746 miles

All Four tyre sidewall cracking

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

full underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All Four tyre sidewall cracking

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

full underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 17 Jan 2022 105,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,004 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,990 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 93,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,137 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,418 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 75,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,171 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,502 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 51,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 40,076 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 40,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,464 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,560 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 24,495 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)

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 RKN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU55 RKN, 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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DU55 RKN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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