MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick times two (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY55 GZX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DY55 GZX, 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 DY55 GZX registered?
DY55 GZX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is DY55 GZX safe to buy?
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