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GF05 OAC

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

178,910 mi
Last recorded178,910 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OAC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 178,910 miles

Offside headlamp slightly insecure.

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

nearside + offside rear parking brake little reserve travel.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 178,909 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside headlamp slightly insecure.

Offside parking brake little reserve travel.

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 168,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 158,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 158,738 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 149,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 149,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 131,656 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2014 114,227 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 99,007 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 80,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,550 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2010 53,657 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 53,657 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,278 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 OAC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF05 OAC, 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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GF05 OAC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is GF05 OAC safe to buy?

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