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110,585 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both front wiper blades acceptable
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres on 4mm max.
chip in windscreen on near side.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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DY55 ARF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DY55 ARF, 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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DY55 ARF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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