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DY55 VEV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

58,504 mi
Last recorded58,504 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VEV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,504 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 58,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 52,801 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators starting to turn pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 52,270 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,541 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 44,740 miles

Front Brake pipes perishing

Nearside Front Tyre perishing and cracking through out

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing and cracking through out

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,108 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully inspect adult seat belt

Pass 17 Oct 2014 32,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,174 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 23,864 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)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 20,310 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,784 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,552 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 VEV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

DY55 VEV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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