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FA05 DTV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DTV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026
Pass 7 Jan 2025 166,198 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 162,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,642 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 158,562 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,347 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 154,347 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 150,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 146,866 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 143,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill & engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2019 143,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

sill & engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 121,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,293 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,701 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,701 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,456 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 56,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 44,762 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,019 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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FA05 DTV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FA05 DTV, 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 FA05 DTV registered?

FA05 DTV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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