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FN55 YUL

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,792 mi
Last recorded162,792 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YUL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 162,792 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 150,947 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to sidewall

rear brake hoses outer casings perished and cracked

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2018 125,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 125,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 114,693 miles

Nearside Front track road slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2016 111,479 miles

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

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

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 107,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,125 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,821 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 82,813 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,678 miles

under vehicle full cover fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,999 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,968 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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FN55 YUL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN55 YUL, 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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FN55 YUL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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