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GJ05 GOC

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

191,652 mi
Last recorded191,652 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 GOC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 191,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 183,090 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 183,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 174,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 167,832 miles

Emissons too clean and not registering on emmissions machine

Pass 17 Jan 2015 161,826 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 149,618 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,013 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 129,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front brake hoses showing signs of wear

slight movement in both upper rear suspension arms

Pass 5 Jul 2011 119,979 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,979 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,514 miles

both front brake discs lipped

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,050 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 72,484 miles

1 auxillary drive belt grooves are split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear.

undershield fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,484 miles

1 auxillary drive belt grooves are split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear.

undershield fitted.

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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GJ05 GOC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ05 GOC, 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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GJ05 GOC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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