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DV05 SBZ

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,163 mi
Last recorded120,163 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 120,163 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper defective

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2021 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged excessively cracked / split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked at previous welding repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake discs in poor condition

rear wiper defective

undertrays restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2020 103,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 103,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2018 96,325 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,678 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 91,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,172 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2016 88,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 84,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 76,578 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 71,216 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel stain at offside rear wheel arch no leak at time of test

Pass 3 May 2012 66,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 61,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 61,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,380 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,328 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 SBZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DV05 SBZ, 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 SBZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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