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DY05 DMZ

2005 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,179 mi
Last recorded110,179 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 110,179 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 91,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,544 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,544 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,245 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 80,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front brake hose pipes has a slight cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 6 Jan 2017 80,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front brake hose pipes has a slight cracks (3.6.B.4d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,029 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,754 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 37,754 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,120 miles

front to rear brake pipes under tray unable to asses

inner and outer sill covers fitted

unable to asses brake servo and fluid level due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully

Fail 2 Mar 2010 32,120 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes under tray unable to asses

inner and outer sill covers fitted

unable to asses brake servo and fluid level due to covers

under tray fitted under engine bay and steering rack unable to asses fully

Pass 1 Mar 2009 26,067 miles

rear brake service

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,729 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)

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 DMZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold 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 DY05 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

DY05 DMZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DY05 DMZ safe to buy?

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