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FE05 AED

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,703 mi
Last recorded166,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 AED
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 166,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 157,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 152,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 147,293 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 137,727 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,757 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2017 127,150 miles

rear tyres wearing low/worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 117,885 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight grabbing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm inner joint.

Wear in o/s/r upper suspension arm inner joint.

o/s/f ABS wiring incorrectly routed.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,885 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately Wiring incorrect routing and fixing (3.4.4)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight grabbing (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,476 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses badly perished.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 100,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses perished

oil on min

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,020 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 79,010 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 74,950 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,965 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 39,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 39,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FE05 AED is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE05 AED, 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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FE05 AED is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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