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DV05 ZRZ

2005 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 111,868 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 111,839 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,556 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 107,553 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 Dec 2018 98,820 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 98,820 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 93,413 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 86,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,568 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front and nearside rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,568 miles

Offside front and nearside rear jacking blocks missing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,997 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 49,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,673 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,665 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 ZRZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

DV05 ZRZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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