MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s + o/s front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Screw in nearside front tyre tread
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 NBE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 NBE, 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 NBE registered?
GL05 NBE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 June 2005.
Is GL05 NBE safe to buy?
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