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FL55 EFP

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,294 mi
Last recorded122,294 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EFP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 122,294 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 114,425 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 72,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake disc faces deteriorated

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake disc faces deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,411 miles

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

front brake discs slighlty worn

osr brake wear wire unsecure

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,249 miles

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

advise all brake discs lipped and corroded slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,737 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 18,737 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 EFP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FL55 EFP, 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 FL55 EFP registered?

FL55 EFP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 EFP safe to buy?

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