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DV05 AOO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AOO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,420 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 91,132 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,402 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 82,294 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 54,416 miles

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

both front tyres wearing onedges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 43,502 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 May 2010 37,686 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,494 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,788 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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DV05 AOO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue 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 DV05 AOO, 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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DV05 AOO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DV05 AOO safe to buy?

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