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GF55 DKE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,748 mi
Last recorded164,748 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 164,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 153,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension parts rusted in places

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,659 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,646 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 118,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 108,718 miles

Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 102,675 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 101,675 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

brake pad warning light wires broken n/s/f

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,266 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,266 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,729 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 77,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,942 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 31,895 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,488 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 18,569 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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GF55 DKE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF55 DKE, 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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What year was GF55 DKE registered?

GF55 DKE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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