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DV55 OMO

2005 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,916 mi
Last recorded149,916 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 OMO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,916 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,031 miles

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,072 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 131,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Danglies hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush allowing excessive movement (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Heavy oil contamination along underside of body tray and centre exhaust box

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,854 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,673 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,766 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 64,766 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,452 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,900 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 425,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 42,567 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs in very poor condition on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,760 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,913 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,074 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,330 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

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 OMO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OMO, 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 OMO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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