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FB05 GKD

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,780 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,713 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 103,326 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2021 103,326 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2021 102,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured borderline front and rear ! (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop lights are in different positions either side (suspect supplementary lamp and advise to check bulbs) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,441 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,088 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 78,088 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,239 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,243 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,184 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,696 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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FB05 GKD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FB05 GKD, 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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FB05 GKD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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