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FV05 LFJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 144,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers shaft is corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Shock absorbers shaft is corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 141,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers is corroded (see through wheel arch )

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers is corroded (see through wheel arch )

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absober Shaft is corroded but not seriously weaken

Offside Rear Shock absober Shaft is corroded but not seriously weaken

Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,122 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 124,554 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 124,317 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 116,891 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 109,147 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 101,320 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 91,668 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 83,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,393 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 58,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2010 50,517 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 50,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 44,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,023 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 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FV05 LFJ, 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 FV05 LFJ registered?

FV05 LFJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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