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FN55 ZKO

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,767 mi
Last recorded150,767 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 150,767 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 143,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 134,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 127,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2018 119,817 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 113,609 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 109,196 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 109,194 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,830 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,885 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,678 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,210 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,834 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,953 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 ZKO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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