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GJ05 VDN

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VDN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 125,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 111,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 99,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,501 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,740 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 62,436 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 52,865 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,476 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,283 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 2 Apr 2013 40,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,535 miles

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

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,503 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded (inner)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,202 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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GJ05 VDN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDN, 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 GJ05 VDN registered?

GJ05 VDN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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