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GL05 ULG

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,317 mi
Last recorded102,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,317 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2018 93,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 77,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 67,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 57,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,553 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,365 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,688 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,324 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,055 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 ULG is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL05 ULG registered?

GL05 ULG is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is GL05 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 ULG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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