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GL05 LHA

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,337 mi
Last recorded143,337 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 143,337 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 141,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 138,447 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 138,447 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 105,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 95,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 95,609 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,739 miles

Brake fluid low light illuminated on dash

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Fail 21 May 2015 88,739 miles

Brake fluid low light illuminated on dash

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 15 May 2014 81,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake warning indicates a malfunction

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f has run flat tyre fitted

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 12 May 2014 81,345 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake warning indicates a malfunction

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f has run flat tyre fitted

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,955 miles

Bonnet warning light stays illuminated when shut

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre signs of age deterioration

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 74,354 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Bonnet warning light stays illuminated when shut

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside front tyre signs of age deterioration

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,985 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TYRE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 32,123 miles

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 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LHA, 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 LHA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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