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DY55 VDK

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,789 mi
Last recorded88,789 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,789 miles

Nearside Front damage to door

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear damage to rear of vehicle

TPMS light present

Fail 13 Nov 2019 88,789 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front damage to door

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear damage to rear of vehicle

TPMS light present

Pass 11 Aug 2018 82,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,079 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,777 miles

rear pads about 4mm worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 35,615 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 35,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 23,488 miles

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

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

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 VDK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 VDK registered?

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

Is DY55 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VDK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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