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GJ55 NYA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

141,794 mi
Last recorded141,794 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 141,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 132,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,071 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 120,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,680 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,713 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 88,125 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,281 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,369 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 35,564 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 35,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,241 miles

tyre pressure light staying on.

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 NYA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

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

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