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DY55 ZHZ

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,412 mi
Last recorded165,412 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 165,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 165,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 151,238 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 151,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement transverse (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 136,255 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 120,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 103,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,233 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 68,733 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,914 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)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,584 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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DY55 ZHZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

DY55 ZHZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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