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DV55 CWG

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,899 mi
Last recorded148,899 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 CWG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 148,899 miles

Hand brake lever high indicating adjustment required.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose badly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic brake hose covering on metal pipes swelling up, corrosion below covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Shock absorber casing wet with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi brake hose badly cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Plastic brake hose covering on metal pipes swelling up, corrosion below covering. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting has temporary repair fitted. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 141,748 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 141,746 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 136,115 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 130,418 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 122,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,888 miles

Chip in screen

Rear shocks weaping

Fail 9 Dec 2015 115,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Chip in screen

Nail in N/S/F Tyre

Rear shocks weaping

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,587 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 105,587 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 96,030 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 87,051 miles

rear exhaust bracket slight crack

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 766,877 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 76,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 53,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,537 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but no cords or bulge present

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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DV55 CWG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DV55 CWG, 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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DV55 CWG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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