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DV05 YXC

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,778 mi
Last recorded160,778 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 160,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,448 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 101,127 miles

esp light on

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,615 miles

brake warning light on

tyre pressure light on

window tinted

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,217 miles

chip in windscreen, but outside swept area

front brake disks slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 76,217 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen, but outside swept area

front brake disks slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 57,832 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 30,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,805 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 YXC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 YXC registered?

DV05 YXC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is DV05 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 YXC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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