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FP55 MFJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,273 mi
Last recorded89,273 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 MFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,273 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 18 Jun 2018 82,637 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 14 Jun 2017 76,303 miles

Advise under panels fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2017 76,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Advise under panels fitted

bonnet wont open so no under bonnet inspection done

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,492 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,101 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low 205/55/16 run flat

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,289 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 48,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 48,028 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,047 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FP55 MFJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FP55 MFJ, 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 FP55 MFJ registered?

FP55 MFJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is FP55 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 MFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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