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GD05 YOJ

2005 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,938 mi
Last recorded58,938 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YOJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 58,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 55,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 53,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,292 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 50,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,468 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 40,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 33,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 23,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 22,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 22,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing at inner edge.

traction control light on.

Pass 28 May 2015 21,023 miles

both front tyres bald at outer edges.

Pass 28 May 2014 19,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 17,844 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 16,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 14,852 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,304 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,338 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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GD05 YOJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

GD05 YOJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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