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BD05 GUU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,105 mi
Last recorded162,105 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 162,105 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 162,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 154,701 miles

Central Rear and front wipers required soon

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - front and rear - 4 arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside - both - worn - limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear - front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on 0 setting - offside front slight high on border line of limit ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear axle - suspension bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - limit - worn (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - limit - worn (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate this required to work - advised cheak at m ain agent (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 148,990 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 136,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 132,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,087 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 116,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 116,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 104,149 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 92,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,199 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)

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 GUU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BD05 GUU, 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

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What year was BD05 GUU registered?

BD05 GUU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 GUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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