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DV55 EKC

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,070 mi
Last recorded126,070 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff noise seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing very noisy

Fail 18 Nov 2021 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff noise seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff bearing very noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,506 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 101,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16 Run flat) Tyre also scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (195/55R16 Run flat) Tyre also scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 91,447 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 91,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 81,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,515 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jan 2017 78,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,357 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 74,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 71,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,500 miles

obstruction removed from windscreen.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,174 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 56,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 56,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 51,938 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside froont tyre very low on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,743 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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DV55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver 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 DV55 EKC, 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 DV55 EKC registered?

DV55 EKC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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