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DY55 NYW

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,532 mi
Last recorded141,532 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,532 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s+n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 130,056 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount/bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket failed but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake no reserve travel adjustment required asap

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,911 miles

Front Exhaust Clamp Cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Mount Snapped

Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cracked/Perished On Tread 205/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Front Exhaust Clamp Cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust Mount Snapped

Pass 20 Mar 2017 96,904 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 96,895 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,263 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre has cracks between the tread

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,774 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 66,746 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,095 miles

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 NYW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NYW, 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 NYW registered?

DY55 NYW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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