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FA05 DVC

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,521 mi
Last recorded194,521 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 194,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 193,348 miles

All rear suspension componants corroding

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking . N/S/F flat spotted on the side wall (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/F brake wear indicator not secure in pad

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

New front & rear disc pads fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

TPMS light on

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

O/S/F brake back plate insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2024 193,348 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension componants corroding

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking . N/S/F flat spotted on the side wall (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/F brake wear indicator not secure in pad

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

New front & rear disc pads fitted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

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

TPMS light on

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

O/S/F brake back plate insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2023 186,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

all suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and wear

chip to windscreen

flywheel rattle

initial signs of general underbody surface corrosion

tpms light on

Fail 31 Jan 2023 186,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

all suspension bushes showing signs of perishing and wear

chip to windscreen

flywheel rattle

initial signs of general underbody surface corrosion

tpms light on

Pass 11 Feb 2022 180,502 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels and poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perished and showing wear

flywheel heavy rattle

signs of initial underbody surface corrosion showing

Fail 4 Feb 2022 180,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all road wheels and poor condition (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all rear suspension bushes perished and showing wear

flywheel heavy rattle

signs of initial underbody surface corrosion showing

tpms light on

Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 151,493 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 151,491 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,102 miles

Front number plate has slight damage and starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 142,102 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate has slight damage and starting to delaminate.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,696 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,664 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 116,664 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouling front bumper (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,914 miles

both front worn on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,173 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,887 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,338 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,283 miles

o/s wiper blade slightly smearing/juddering on windscreen

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 DVC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA05 DVC, 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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FA05 DVC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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