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AK05 GKO

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,512 mi
Last recorded179,512 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 179,512 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Fail 23 Mar 2023 179,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

different size tyres on front to rear axles

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,219 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 169,219 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 159,180 miles

n/s front tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

slight damage to o/s front tyre inner sidewall

slight dampness n/s rear shocker

slight oil leak

tpms light on

Pass 7 Apr 2018 156,604 miles

nsf osf brake disk small lipp

nsr osr brake disk rusty

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

small chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2017 153,901 miles

minor chips in windscreen

o/s front indicator bulb deteriorating

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2017 153,901 miles

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

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

minor chips in windscreen

o/s front indicator bulb deteriorating

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2016 150,799 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,268 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

n/s/f brake binding slighly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,462 miles

both front tyres wearing

n/s/f brake pads soon

power steering pipes under bonnet damp

Pass 18 Mar 2013 125,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,194 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 115,097 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 106,659 miles

nsf brake slight bind

Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,658 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nsf brake slight bind

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,893 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)

o/s/r seatbelt stiff in operation

Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,885 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s/r seatbelt stiff in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,707 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 94,707 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,012 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)

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

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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AK05 GKO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK05 GKO, 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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AK05 GKO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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