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FL55 LFJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,382 mi
Last recorded213,382 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 213,382 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 213,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 205,801 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front track control arm rubber bushes starting to split (2.5.B.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION (3.5.1i)

propshaft middle mount rubber broken needs attention soon

Fail 6 Feb 2018 205,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both fronts (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shocks (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front track control arm rubber bushes starting to split (2.5.B.2b)

propshaft middle mount rubber broken needs attention soon

Fail 11 Nov 2017 204,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 196,104 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 196,104 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 186,707 miles

Offside front Engine mountain slightly weak.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Service & Parking brakes have only just met the requirements.

Under-tray covers & Sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 186,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front Engine mountain slightly weak.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Service & Parking brakes have only just met the requirements.

Under-tray covers & Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 163,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 162,899 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pad wear indicator illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2013 157,546 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread.unevenly worn.

brake fluid level light on dash.

slight play in near side rear top suspension arm inner bush.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 157,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread.unevenly worn.

brake fluid level light on dash.

slight play in near side rear top suspension arm inner bush.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 150,837 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 140,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 140,537 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 131,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 131,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 114,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 114,207 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake warning light on dash!!!

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LFJ, 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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FL55 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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