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GK05 CSU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 CSU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 132,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front shock has slight leak

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 108,836 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 108,836 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing uneven on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 104,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing uneven on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2013 86,324 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 86,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2011 66,235 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 58,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,688 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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GK05 CSU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK05 CSU, 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 GK05 CSU registered?

GK05 CSU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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