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GJ55 NXY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

231,773 mi
Last recorded231,773 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 231,773 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 231,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 217,678 miles

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

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 217,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 204,267 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 204,267 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 188,833 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 188,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 174,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 12 Nov 2013 156,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 133,771 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2012 133,771 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 113,254 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 113,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,452 miles

N/S/F TYRE FEATHERING ON INSIDE EDGE.!

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE NEAR TO EXPOSING CORD.!

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,763 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,261 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to zero mm

Fail 22 Sep 2008 41,257 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to zero mm

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GJ55 NXY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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