MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,019 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
clutch duel mass vibration ?
rear diff excessive oil leak / mounting bushes worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Brake hose excessively damaged n/s/r and o/s/r split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))
Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
clutch duel mass vibration ?
rear diff excessive oil leak / mounting bushes worn
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all metal brake pipes plastic coated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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DU55 XWG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 XWG, 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 XWG registered?
DU55 XWG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2005.
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