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FN55 ZPX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,313 mi
Last recorded110,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZPX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 110,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 110,313 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 97,008 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 97,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 85,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear brake hoses showing signs of age and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight damage to side wall nsf tyre

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 85,801 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All front and rear brake hoses showing signs of age and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight damage to side wall nsf tyre

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 84,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 80,228 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 74,224 miles

items removed prior to test

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 74,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

items removed prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,788 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Backwards facing child seat fitted incorrectly to NSF seat with airbag switched on

Pass 17 Feb 2013 62,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,042 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,282 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,071 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 25,071 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn bold on shoulders

oil leak from filter housing

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 ZPX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN55 ZPX registered?

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

Is FN55 ZPX safe to buy?

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