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DY55 HYL

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,616 mi
Last recorded175,616 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 175,616 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 148,172 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - very low and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front brake hoses perished/cracked

rear discs very corroded/worn

Fail 6 Oct 2015 148,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - very low and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

front brake hoses perished/cracked

rear discs very corroded/worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2014 138,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,388 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 114,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 114,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,916 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,787 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

damage offside front bumper.

damage wheel rims.

noise steering column on operation.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,068 miles

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)

damage wheel rims.

noise steering column on operation.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 HYL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY55 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

DY55 HYL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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