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FV05 MFA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MFA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 117,097 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,367 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,467 miles

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

diff has oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,410 miles

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 9 Aug 2021 86,187 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and NSR plus slight cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,537 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,681 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,551 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 82,551 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 81,383 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 73,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,524 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,337 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 48,577 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,147 miles

traction warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 14,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 13,779 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

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FV05 MFA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

FV05 MFA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is FV05 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 MFA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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