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FP55 JZE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,123 mi
Last recorded166,123 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 JZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 166,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 159,475 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 159,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 150,025 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 150,025 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,060 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 137,642 miles

Engine covers obscuring testable items.

Vehicle undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 31 May 2016 137,169 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 137,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 118,816 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 111,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,030 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 100,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R tyre bald on inner most edge

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

O/S/F tyre bald on outer most edge

O/S/R tyre bald on inner most edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Sep 2011 86,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,335 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 62,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,279 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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FP55 JZE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue 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 FP55 JZE, 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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What year was FP55 JZE registered?

FP55 JZE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is FP55 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 JZE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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