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A644 GAP

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,682 mi
Last recorded145,682 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA644 GAP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 145,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 141,438 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 138,387 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 129,519 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 117,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 117,168 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 107,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

washers weak

Fail 23 May 2017 107,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

washers weak

Pass 19 May 2016 99,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 90,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 81,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 73,354 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2013 73,354 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,141 miles

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

Rear discs lipped

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,156 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Aug 2008 27,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,137 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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A644 GAP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A644 GAP, 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 A644 GAP registered?

A644 GAP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is A644 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A644 GAP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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