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BK05 GVV

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,540 mi
Last recorded138,540 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2023 138,540 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,451 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,381 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,133 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 95,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 92,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 84,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,435 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 57,394 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 57,394 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,741 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,176 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,937 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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BK05 GVV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK05 GVV, 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 BK05 GVV registered?

BK05 GVV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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