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2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,835 mi
Last recorded139,835 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VBO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 139,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 139,838 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four need investigating (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2021 109,031 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four need investigating (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2020 104,365 miles

rear shock absorbers reduced damping action

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,088 miles

small chip in o/s of screen

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,040 miles

advise engine oil leak

advise o/s and n/s/r driveshaft abs rings becoming scored

Nearside Rear advise tyre valve splitting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' advise stone chip at bottom lower edge of zone a (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear advise tyre valve splitting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' advise stone chip at bottom lower edge of zone a (8.3.1a)

advise engine oil leak

advise o/s and n/s/f brake hoses splitting

advise o/s and n/s/r driveshaft abs rings becoming scored

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,078 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 76,724 miles

engine covers fitted

small chip in screen

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 68,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chip in o/s bottom of screen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split on edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 9 Sep 2013 61,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split on edges.

nearside rear tyre on 2mm.

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Sep 2012 53,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,056 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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FY55 VBO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY55 VBO, 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 VBO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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