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G3 PLD

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,411 mi
Last recorded221,411 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 PLD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 221,411 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 219,691 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 218,005 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 213,339 miles

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

Offside Front steerig rack gator

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 211,516 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 211,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 204,925 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 196,065 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 196,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 183,072 miles

management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 164,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

rear/centre exhaust mounting broken/detached

Fail 23 Feb 2017 164,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

rear/centre exhaust mounting broken/detached

Pass 26 Jan 2016 132,257 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 98,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,761 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,608 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,145 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2009 36,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,701 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 15,347 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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G3 PLD 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 G3 PLD, 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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G3 PLD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 April 2005.

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