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FY55 TXF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,239 mi
Last recorded171,239 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 TXF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 171,239 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 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 14 Jan 2025 170,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on rear view mirror ()

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,104 miles

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2023 167,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 162,971 miles

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

Rear heat shield missing or not fitted from new

Fail 30 Mar 2022 162,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 159,065 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 156,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 129,087 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 129,085 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 118,011 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 118,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,364 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 95,195 miles

front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 13 May 2013 84,554 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 84,554 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 76,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 67,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 55,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,165 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,097 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 TXF registered?

FY55 TXF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FY55 TXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 TXF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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