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AV05 FVG

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,442 mi
Last recorded128,442 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 128,442 miles

covers on under body & parts & black paint

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,344 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 124,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 123,920 miles

undertrays

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,782 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted covering certain testable items

Pass 1 Oct 2019 105,844 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,226 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,696 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,898 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 68,797 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2013 64,309 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,680 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers smear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres on 3 to 4mm

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

near side rear tyre screew in side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 36,663 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,472 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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AV05 FVG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV05 FVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 FVG registered?

AV05 FVG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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