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GL05 LFZ

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,676 mi
Last recorded107,676 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 99,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 94,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tpms light on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 94,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

tpms light on

Pass 4 May 2016 78,577 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 134,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Apr 2015 134,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,431 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,573 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2011 100,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear seats full of equipment - Difficult to check seat belts

Wipers poor to clear screen

Nearside Front tyre (BORDERLINE) Inner edge nearly on canvas

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GL05 LFZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

GL05 LFZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is GL05 LFZ safe to buy?

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