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GF55 FVT

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,924 mi
Last recorded47,924 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 FVT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 47,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 42,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,779 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 40,414 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,123 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing slightly on outer edge, 2-3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,960 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2013 25,684 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,042 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 18,331 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 9,920 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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GF55 FVT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF55 FVT, 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

How do I check the history of GF55 FVT?

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What year was GF55 FVT registered?

GF55 FVT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is GF55 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 FVT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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