MOT Status
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153,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
All direction indicators incorrect colour all 4 white (4.4.3 (a))
Central Exhaust heatshield not fully secure
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust hanger broken
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front brake disc heat shield cable tied to hub
both front tyres worn inner edges
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front abs and brake pad warning wires fouling on anti roll bar link
Offside Front brake disc heat shield cable tied to hub
both front tyres worn inner edges
park brake warning light on
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
park brake warning light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dash warning lights staying on
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CF05 FXE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 CF05 FXE, 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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CF05 FXE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 July 2005.
Is CF05 FXE safe to buy?
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