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GK55 XBZ

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,649 mi
Last recorded167,649 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XBZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 167,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 167,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 163,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 157,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 143,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,624 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 105,511 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,574 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 93,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,740 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges 205/5516v runflat

Fail 6 Sep 2013 82,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges 205/5516v runflat

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,452 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,451 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 66,541 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2.0mm

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,075 miles

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

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

tread wearing low on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,514 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

handbrake light stays on

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,615 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer 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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GK55 XBZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GK55 XBZ, 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 GK55 XBZ registered?

GK55 XBZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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