MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear tyre pressures low
bonnet latch damaged
exhaust heat shield insecure
parking reserve slightly high
Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear Oil leak Axle oil....differential leaking ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear Oil leak Axle oil....differential leaking ()
Central Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Instrument cluster (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear wheel bearing has slight roughness
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
that the vehicle has passed the emission teat no print was produced due to low emission
tpms light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise - 3 chips on screen
advise - front tyres wearing on inside edges - needs retracking
advise - thickness of front discs is measured next service - look worn!
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV05 JUH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FV05 JUH, 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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FV05 JUH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2005.
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