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FY05 FCN

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,960 mi
Last recorded205,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FCN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 205,960 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 205,958 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 203,176 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 190,900 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

under vehicle components general corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 180,187 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ACTION; appears spongy.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW > offside.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 180,187 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside Rear & Offside Front. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

BRAKE PEDAL ACTION; appears spongy.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW > offside.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 162,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 143,772 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 126,773 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 114,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 114,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,959 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 82,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 69,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,108 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,834 miles

N/S/F door dented.

O/S/R alloy marked.

Oil leak on undertray.

Rear wiper missing.

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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FY05 FCN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY05 FCN, 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 FY05 FCN registered?

FY05 FCN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is FY05 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FCN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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