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FP05 NRY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

104,700 mi
Last recorded104,700 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 104,700 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 100,634 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 93,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,523 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2020 89,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,488 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,660 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to separate in tread

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,756 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 70,921 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 59,725 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 56,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,947 miles

all brake discs rusty

offside rear tyre worn near wearbands

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,086 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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FP05 NRY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FP05 NRY, 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 FP05 NRY registered?

FP05 NRY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is FP05 NRY safe to buy?

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