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GJ55 KCX

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,358 mi
Last recorded145,358 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KCX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 145,358 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No exhaust silencers fitted, however system isn't excessively noisy

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

Slight movement in offside headlamp

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2022 145,234 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No exhaust silencers fitted, however system isn't excessively noisy

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

Slight movement in offside headlamp

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 134,309 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,799 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,294 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,291 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,586 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,627 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perishing slightly

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Sep 2013 66,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 52,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres getting low at approx 3 mm.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,719 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,690 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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GJ55 KCX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ55 KCX, 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 GJ55 KCX registered?

GJ55 KCX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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