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BT55 FNA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,670 mi
Last recorded150,670 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 FNA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,670 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,780 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)

rear exhaust mounting is deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,574 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

offside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 113,473 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

rear no plate lights flicker

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch/duel mass noisy

os no plate light flashing

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,784 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch/duel mass noisy

os no plate light flashing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,353 miles

duel mass flywheel noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2013 79,193 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,618 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 50,573 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,558 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,797 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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BT55 FNA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 FNA, 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 BT55 FNA registered?

BT55 FNA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is BT55 FNA safe to buy?

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