MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,225 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in wind screen
little travel left on parking brake
oil leak on engine tray
under trays fitted
N/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
N/S FRONT WING MIRROR CRACKED
SERVICE LIGHT IS ON
SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN
T.P.M.S LIGHT ON
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S AND THE O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSES ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TYRES ARE BALD ON THE INNER EDGES
N/S FRONT WING MIRROR CRACKED
Nearside Front TYRE NEARLY THREW TO THE CORDS
SERVICE LIGHT IS ON
SMALL CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN
T.P.M.S LIGHT ON
NSF TYRE BALD INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
OSF TYRE BALD INNER EDGE
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
NSF TYRE BALD INNER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
OSF TYRE BALD INNER EDGE
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle
Clutch noisy
Nearside rear lower sidelight has a possible faulty connection
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Clutch noisy
Nearside front tyre wearing on inside
Nearside rear lower sidelight has a possible faulty connection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Clutch noisy
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsr tyre worn
nsr tyre worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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DY55 WVK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 WVK, 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 WVK registered?
DY55 WVK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 October 2005.
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