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DY55 VDR

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

180,047 mi
Last recorded180,047 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VDR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 180,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 172,932 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot check rear seat belts as rear seats are folded down and full

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged light damage to outer sidewall, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside front brake hose sitting quite close to wheel

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Run flat tyre fitted to offside front

Fail 11 Dec 2020 172,932 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cannot check rear seat belts as rear seats are folded down and full

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged light damage to outer sidewall, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside front brake hose sitting quite close to wheel

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Run flat tyres fitted to front axle, standard tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 14 Nov 2020 172,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe support bracket heavily corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad wear indicator wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,154 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 159,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake hoses persished

Pass 22 Aug 2017 143,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 127,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 127,302 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 113,310 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,227 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,303 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,405 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 VDR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR registered?

DY55 VDR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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