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GF05 ZHW

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,235 mi
Last recorded89,235 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZHW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2016 89,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2016 89,235 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,537 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,210 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 61,281 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 52,525 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,525 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 43,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 36,702 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 12,875 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 12,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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 ZHW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

GF05 ZHW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is GF05 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 ZHW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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