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ET54 DBU

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,684 mi
Last recorded220,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 DBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 220,684 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil weep from rear diff

Fail 27 May 2025 220,648 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak from diff

Pass 15 May 2024 211,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 211,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 203,310 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Fail 24 May 2023 203,305 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 10 May 2022 194,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 194,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 185,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 185,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressur monetering light on

Pass 8 Apr 2020 179,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 179,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,546 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 174,546 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 167,769 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,071 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,663 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 152,663 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 144,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 134,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 107,351 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,242 miles

Front flexible brake hoses in poor condition

Fail 2 Nov 2010 94,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front flexible brake hoses in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,955 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 69,348 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,534 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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ET54 DBU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET54 DBU, 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 ET54 DBU registered?

ET54 DBU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is ET54 DBU safe to buy?

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