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FE05 PYD

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,648 mi
Last recorded78,648 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PYD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 78,648 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 70,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,443 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 52,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,903 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,451 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 47,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,517 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)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,175 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 41,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 38,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre smooth on edges

o/s/f tyre smooth on edges

rear wiper blade smearing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,509 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,521 miles

screen chipped in zone 'b'.

screen damaged outside swept area.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,539 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & on limit in places

Nearside headlamp aim on limit

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & getting low in places

Rear parking brake binding

Fail 22 Feb 2010 25,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & on limit in places

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & getting low in places

Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,248 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,004 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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FE05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 PYD registered?

FE05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FE05 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 PYD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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