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FY55 WRP

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,028 mi
Last recorded101,028 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WRP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,028 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front strut bump stop/gaiter missing

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre has a cut on inside

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jun 2016 101,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front strut bump stop/gaiter missing

nearside front tyre cracking slightly

offside rear tyre has a cut on inside

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Runflat light on.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 92,506 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Runflat light on.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,230 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,225 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,173 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

plastic undershields fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,173 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic sill trims fitted

plastic undershields fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2010 65,773 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 65,773 miles

brake warning light on dash

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2008 57,850 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WRP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WRP, 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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What year was FY55 WRP registered?

FY55 WRP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 WRP safe to buy?

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