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GJ55 NTC

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,387 mi
Last recorded163,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NTC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 163,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 149,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 149,890 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,407 miles

covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2019 129,309 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 120,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 106,968 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 106,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,553 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,747 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,913 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,552 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,605 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE SEVERELY WORN ON THEIR OUTSIDE EDGES.

BOTH SIDES WINDSCREEN WASHER JETS AIM LOW ON WINDOW.

REAR TYRES WEARING LOW.

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 NTC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTC, 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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GJ55 NTC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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