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FV05 JUH

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,749 mi
Last recorded198,749 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 198,749 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 187,605 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 187,605 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 174,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 170,037 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 170,036 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 159,806 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 159,790 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 151,222 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 137,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 137,866 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 121,132 miles

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!

Pass 19 Jul 2010 102,246 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 78,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 56,781 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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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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What year was FV05 JUH registered?

FV05 JUH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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