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FD05 HPN

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 138,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 136,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 134,110 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 134,110 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 127,801 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 127,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,492 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,981 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 119,981 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2019 116,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2018 111,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 108,031 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 91,522 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 91,522 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 83,753 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 72,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,821 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,376 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,068 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 34,936 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 HPN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD05 HPN, 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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FD05 HPN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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