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GL05 AXJ

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

203,829 mi
Last recorded203,829 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 AXJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 203,829 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 196,490 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all four (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 188,351 miles

under body has trays

Pass 19 Aug 2015 177,091 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 177,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 167,549 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 157,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 157,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 156,629 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

TPMS light on in RED indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light in RED indicating a fault

front number plate damaged and deteriorating

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexi-hoses perishing and cracking up

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,badly scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2012 141,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front brake performance showing distortion

o/s/r brake pad low warning indicator wire insecure - not attached

Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 120,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 99,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 79,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 79,884 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GL05 AXJ 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 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 GL05 AXJ, 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 GL05 AXJ registered?

GL05 AXJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is GL05 AXJ safe to buy?

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