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GK05 UUN

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UUN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 104,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,723 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 98,644 miles

Windscreen washer not working (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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 95,104 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 93,600 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 93,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 92,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 89,447 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 76,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a rubbing markings. but no components fouling.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,609 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,941 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 51,063 miles

Front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,755 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 UUN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UUN, 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 UUN registered?

GK05 UUN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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