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DY55 WVK

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,225 mi
Last recorded181,225 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 181,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 167,148 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 167,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 153,919 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 153,913 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,336 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,738 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,738 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 109,115 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,941 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,008 miles

nsr tyre worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 59,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,508 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,706 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 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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