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FN05 JDZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

231,763 mi
Last recorded231,763 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JDZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 231,763 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 228,700 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 224,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 224,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 220,018 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 216,999 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 216,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 212,354 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 208,772 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 208,772 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 206,391 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 206,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 197,632 miles

items removed prior to tests

oil leek

rear towing eye missing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 181,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 181,088 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 163,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 144,778 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2012 169,797 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 158,906 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,399 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 JDZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FN05 JDZ, 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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FN05 JDZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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