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FV54 WPT

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,241 mi
Last recorded187,241 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WPT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 187,241 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 181,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 174,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 174,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 169,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 161,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 152,627 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 146,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 146,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 140,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 140,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 126,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 124,859 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 121,127 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,947 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,376 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 98,069 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 98,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,739 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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FV54 WPT 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 80%.

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 FV54 WPT, 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 FV54 WPT registered?

FV54 WPT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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