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FT05 VAV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 VAV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,810 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,809 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 75,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 71,197 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 71,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,394 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2018 59,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,264 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 41,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 19,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,210 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 12,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,950 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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FT05 VAV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FT05 VAV, 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 FT05 VAV registered?

FT05 VAV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is FT05 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 VAV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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