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FX55 VSM

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

164,395 mi
Last recorded164,395 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 VSM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 164,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2024 164,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 151,019 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under-side & arch covers fitted.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 137,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 132,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 128,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 111,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 103,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 85,409 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,742 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 68,775 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 55,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 40,200 miles

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

rear disc rusty

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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FX55 VSM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FX55 VSM, 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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FX55 VSM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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