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BG05 GXA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,287 mi
Last recorded204,287 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 GXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 204,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 199,650 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 191,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 186,012 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 179,849 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 174,745 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 167,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 158,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 147,790 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 147,790 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 136,693 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 6 May 2015 124,173 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 113,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 107,953 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 100,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 100,661 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,789 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,867 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,674 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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)

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding and getting worn.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 50,064 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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BG05 GXA 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 85.7%.

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 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 BG05 GXA, 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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BG05 GXA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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