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FP05 RRY

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RRY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 98,056 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Central Front Lower Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,656 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 87,635 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 85,506 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 68,936 miles

advise front tyres getting low on tread

strong advise offside rear tyre on 2.6mm

strong advise oil leak

strong advise rear brake discs getting low

Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,936 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise front tyres getting low on tread

strong advise offside rear tyre on 2.6mm

strong advise oil leak

strong advise rear brake discs getting low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 64,102 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,738 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,347 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2011 43,385 miles

air bag light on

Fail 23 May 2011 43,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 May 2010 38,931 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

air bag light staying on

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand

Pass 20 May 2009 34,702 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 29,375 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 29,232 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 RRY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP05 RRY, 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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FP05 RRY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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