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FL05 KKR

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 KKR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,041 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,002 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,600 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,813 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,813 miles

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 104,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 104,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,803 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,803 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,327 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,196 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 43,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,149 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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FL05 KKR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL05 KKR, 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 FL05 KKR registered?

FL05 KKR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FL05 KKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 KKR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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