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BD05 GUG

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GUG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 170,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight blow back box join to mid section of exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2017 160,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,135 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 151,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 136,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 136,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 117,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,177 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,524 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,384 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,688 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,180 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 12 Sep 2008 37,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,402 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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BD05 GUG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD05 GUG, 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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BD05 GUG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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