CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP55 RVF

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

158,975 mi
Last recorded158,975 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 RVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 158,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,833 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 145,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 144,989 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper carrier (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 133,572 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 133,572 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 119,551 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 119,551 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,847 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,494 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 87,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 87,319 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,738 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 76,454 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 76,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2014 66,750 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,910 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,898 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 34,898 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,481 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 30,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2008 25,838 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,838 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP55 RVF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 RVF, 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

How do I check the history of FP55 RVF?

You can check the full history of FP55 RVF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP55 RVF registered?

FP55 RVF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is FP55 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 RVF shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP55 RVF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP55 RVF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.