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DY55 HXU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,238 mi
Last recorded103,238 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,361 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,343 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 78,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washers weak

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,088 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses cracking and deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/f headlight condensated but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front brake hoses cracking and deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

n/s/f headlight condensated but not affecting beam pattern

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 62,888 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 56,661 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2014 56,661 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,656 miles

nearside front headlamp lens misty

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,647 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,432 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 46,410 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 38,923 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 38,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,200 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 front tyre is worn almost bald on the inner and outer edges, ( centre 3/4 of tread is still withing the limit of 1.6mm.)

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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DY55 HXU 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 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

DY55 HXU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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