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DV05 YAD

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi
4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013
Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 58,869 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,511 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 52,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning light on

electrical wire to offside rear broken possible brake warning light

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,720 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 YAD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YAD, 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 DV05 YAD registered?

DV05 YAD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is DV05 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 YAD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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