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GK05 UXA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UXA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 145,498 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2020 145,498 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 145,266 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine and under body covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 138,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 133,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 133,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 125,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 112,195 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,606 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 81,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 64,275 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,792 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,354 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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 UXA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UXA, 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 UXA registered?

GK05 UXA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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