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GK05 OGO

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,100 mi
Last recorded48,100 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 OGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 48,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 48,014 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 47,723 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 47,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,590 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,165 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,990 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 26,177 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 22,612 miles

Offside rear tyre is wearing near to the 2mm wear bars

Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 15,334 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,767 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 9,770 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 OGO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GK05 OGO, 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 GK05 OGO registered?

GK05 OGO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GK05 OGO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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