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FG05 FAO

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,068 mi
Last recorded117,068 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FAO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 117,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 112,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing on edge ()

Offside Front Headlight slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 108,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre wearing on edge ()

Offside Front Headlight slightly damaged

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 102,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,495 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 85,493 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour all four front and rear incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour all OSR NSR NSF OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all OSF NSF NSR OSR perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both NSR OSR (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,793 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,405 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 71,404 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing receiver (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 64,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs deteriorated and lipped

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,675 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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 41,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,257 miles

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

Unable to do full inspection of centre rear seat belt. buckle below seat & seat belt behind seat cover

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2011 36,257 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unable to do full inspection of centre rear seat belt. buckle below seat & seat belt behind seat cover

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,814 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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FG05 FAO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG05 FAO, 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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FG05 FAO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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