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FL55 EFG

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,809 mi
Last recorded133,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 133,809 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 133,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 127,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 120,937 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 120,937 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 112,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,183 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,115 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,386 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner and outer treads

Pass 14 Sep 2015 102,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 102,776 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,616 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,616 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 96,826 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,825 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 90,456 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 90,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,123 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,722 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,237 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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FL55 EFG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL55 EFG, 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 FL55 EFG registered?

FL55 EFG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FL55 EFG safe to buy?

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