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GL05 LGO

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,601 mi
Last recorded137,601 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LGO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 137,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 137,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,732 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 122,732 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,091 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 109,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,924 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 83,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 67,288 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 from Felix (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Rear x2 shocks corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 62,869 miles

Both front shocks corroded

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

O/S/R Shock dust cover lose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,636 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Front x 2 tyres worn uneven also crack/cuts on tread but not showing any cord

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,034 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 flexy pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Oil leak front of engine power steering pipes contaminated ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,034 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure brake ware sensor (3.6.I.5)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 2 flexy pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Oil leak front of engine power steering pipes contaminated ()

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,117 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on inside wall

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 54,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/F Tyre worn slightly on inside wall

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,756 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,740 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,429 miles

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,614 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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,856 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 18 Jul 2009 33,526 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 24,412 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 LGO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LGO, 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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GL05 LGO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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