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GL54 MXD

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,027 mi
Last recorded153,027 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 MXD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 153,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 142,966 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,910 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 137,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,968 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,713 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 106,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,239 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,596 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 80,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 73,168 miles

large plastic under trays fitted

offside front tyre getting low wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 73,168 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

large plastic under trays fitted

offside front tyre getting low wearing outer edge

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,136 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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GL54 MXD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black 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 GL54 MXD, 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 GL54 MXD registered?

GL54 MXD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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