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GD05 BNO

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,064 mi
Last recorded117,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 BNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 117,064 miles

both front and both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 99,680 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,175 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 55,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,089 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 50,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GD05 BNO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD05 BNO, 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 GD05 BNO registered?

GD05 BNO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is GD05 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 BNO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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