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FN05 GZP

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,052 mi
Last recorded118,052 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 GZP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 118,052 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 118,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 110,816 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 102,750 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,860 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 91,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 87,643 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,060 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 58,577 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,267 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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FN05 GZP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FN05 GZP, 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 FN05 GZP registered?

FN05 GZP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 GZP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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