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GL05 MZY

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,898 mi
Last recorded145,898 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MZY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 145,898 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR BROKEN.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 145,897 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Front BRAKE WEAR INDICATOR BROKEN.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 138,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2017 123,041 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 112,050 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 106,860 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 106,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,947 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 20 Jun 2013 153,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 146,539 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 114,988 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 83,271 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 MZY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

GL05 MZY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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