MOT Status
ValidMileage
171,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on rear view mirror ()
engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front wing rusty
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear heat shield missing or not fitted from new
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear heat shield missing or not fitted from new
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear number plate slightly damaged
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust support deteriorated
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Emissions not tested No Exhaust Connected (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake pipe slight deterioration
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pipes to the rear slight deterioration
advise centre exhaust support broken but exhaust still supported
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front brake pipe slight deterioration
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
advise brake pipes to the rear slight deterioration
advise centre exhaust support broken but exhaust still supported
front tyres scrubbing on edges
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front tyres worn off on edges,n/s/f cracking in between treads.
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY55 TXF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 FY55 TXF, 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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FY55 TXF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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