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FD05 EVX

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EVX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 112,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,054 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine+ gearbox

Fail 8 Dec 2015 108,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.08 (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine+ gearbox

Pass 2 Dec 2014 99,027 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,027 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,576 miles

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

oil leak on engine & gearbox

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,647 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,647 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 74,095 miles

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

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,186 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2010 56,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2008 33,603 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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FD05 EVX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FD05 EVX, 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 FD05 EVX registered?

FD05 EVX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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