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FG55 ZGW

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 165,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper slightly smearing

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

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

Park brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including surrounding area and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 153,142 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2017 149,858 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2016 144,603 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise to be replaced (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 144,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise to be replaced (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 113,352 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 96,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,934 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 70,441 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 74,041 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 May 2010 64,400 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,783 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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FG55 ZGW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG55 ZGW, 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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FG55 ZGW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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