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GJ55 WZD

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WZD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,719 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s front off\s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 80,719 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s front off\s front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid windscreen washers disconnected under bonnet (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,143 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R tyre showing signs of run flat damage to inner wall

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering feels a little tight

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,675 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,623 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,788 miles

Offside Front Upper oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 61,198 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,166 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 27,166 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 May 2009 20,269 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 20,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 12,504 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 WZD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GJ55 WZD, 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 GJ55 WZD registered?

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

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