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DY05 WTZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,058 mi
Last recorded112,058 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WTZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,058 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 95,513 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 83,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub to arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,677 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,473 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,405 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp and foglamp switch panel insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,208 miles

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

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

headlamp and foglamp switch panel insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,250 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,841 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 23,936 miles

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)

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 WTZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 WTZ registered?

DY05 WTZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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