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DV05 ZRT

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 140,153 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 134,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 129,766 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rear wheel bearings/diff slightly noisy. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 122,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 122,875 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between letters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 113,528 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 104,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 104,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 99,435 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated/offside front tyre tread worn

Fail 28 May 2016 99,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Both front brake hoses deteriorated/offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 29 May 2015 94,391 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 89,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 88,981 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 20 May 2013 83,086 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 77,416 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 70,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 63,062 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 62,879 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 46,630 miles

1. both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

2.vehicle has underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,312 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 ZRT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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