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FD05 LDU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,125 mi
Last recorded149,125 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 149,125 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 136,843 miles

Slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,377 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,432 miles

Traction control light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 103,382 miles

Rear Main battery terminals under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,555 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 71,574 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,744 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 49,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,211 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 LDU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

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

Is FD05 LDU safe to buy?

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