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DV55 WVJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,547 mi
Last recorded162,547 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 162,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 152,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 148,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,184 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 99,074 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 99,017 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,124 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,465 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,065 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 WVJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

DV55 WVJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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