MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,397 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on engine
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to underbody and suspension components
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil residue on engine
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting plate fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust heat shield and support insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake slight binding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake slight binding [handbrake]
noise from o/s/f wheel when spun by hand
o/s and n/s front brake flex hoses perished
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD05 GZJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 GD05 GZJ, 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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GD05 GZJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 August 2005.
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