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DY05 DMF

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,501 mi
Last recorded96,501 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 96,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 95,473 miles

exhaust securing bolts centre to rear corroded but secure

Fail 2 Jul 2024 95,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust securing bolts centre to rear corroded but secure

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 93,836 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,481 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,481 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,560 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,374 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on both front brake flexy hoses have small cracks

advise on front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2014 62,621 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise on both front brake flexy hoses have small cracks

advise on front number plate damaged

both front tyres balding excessively

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Feb 2012 47,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,091 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,466 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2008 21,193 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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DY05 DMF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY05 DMF, 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 DY05 DMF registered?

DY05 DMF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DY05 DMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DMF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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