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FY55 WPN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

234,619 mi
Last recorded234,619 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 234,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe Corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 224,248 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 224,248 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 212,073 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 201,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 201,114 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 186,691 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms have worn and deteriorated bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 186,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms have worn and deteriorated bushs. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 177,247 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

tyre pressure light on

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 Jul 2020 177,247 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

tyre pressure light on

nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floo (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2018 164,320 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted covering brake pipes

Fail 26 Jun 2018 164,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic undertrays fitted covering brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2017 158,247 miles

Advise rear exhaust clamp small split

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 146,001 miles

all four shocks slight mist

Pass 9 Mar 2015 128,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 115,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 97,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,329 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,509 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2011 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 66,114 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 66,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 56,972 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,474 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 WPN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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