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BP54 FOS

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,485 mi
Last recorded126,485 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 FOS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 126,485 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 126,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 119,706 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 119,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 118,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray drift

Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

near side body slightly damage

Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear body slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear body slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 84,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,955 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 83,591 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 83,591 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,448 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 83,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 82,650 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 82,650 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 82,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,405 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 79,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,632 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,986 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,681 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,362 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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BP54 FOS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP54 FOS, 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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BP54 FOS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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