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DY55 GZX

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,439 mi
Last recorded164,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 164,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 164,439 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick times two (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 151,199 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 150,884 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205-50-17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 140,443 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 140,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 131,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 113,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 76,402 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 76,402 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 43,140 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 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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DY55 GZX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY55 GZX, 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 DY55 GZX registered?

DY55 GZX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is DY55 GZX safe to buy?

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