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FG05 LMU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,615 mi
Last recorded193,615 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 193,615 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 193,614 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 183,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 176,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 173,727 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 173,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 167,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 167,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1e)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 161,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 161,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 153,596 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 153,596 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 148,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 140,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 130,065 miles

rear n/s tyre has deep cut.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Dec 2009 94,841 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,312 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

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 LMU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LMU, 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 FG05 LMU registered?

FG05 LMU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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