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GF05 NZH

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,141 mi
Last recorded90,141 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 NZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 90,141 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,086 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 75,978 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 73,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,728 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,710 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 70,710 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall very poor/ scrubbing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,675 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front washers poor

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall very poor/ scrubbing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished and cut in sidewall

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,317 miles

TPM light on

osr tyre has cuts on inner sidewall cords not showing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,108 miles

TPM light on

small cut in osf sidewall of tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,808 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

small cuts in sidewalls of front tyres

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 12 Jun 2013 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr brake binding slightly

small cuts in sidewalls of front tyres

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,733 miles

front wipers juddering

rear seats folded unable to check seat belts

small cut in osf sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,148 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 27,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front power steering hose has a light misting of oil on outer serface

Pass 21 May 2009 16,649 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 9,007 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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GF05 NZH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF05 NZH, 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 GF05 NZH registered?

GF05 NZH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 NZH shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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