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GL54 YMK

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,852 mi
Last recorded134,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 YMK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 134,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 134,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 123,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 123,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working Both Rear Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 112,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 111,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,551 miles

Tyre pressure monitor light indicates a fault is present

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,679 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,937 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 17 Nov 2015 64,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,321 miles

o/s rear shock absorber starting leaking fluid

Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear shock absorber starting leaking fluid

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,479 miles

front inner brake pass starting to wear very low

front rubber brake hoses cracking

rear pads starting to wear low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,047 miles

n/s front rubber brake hose starting to perrish

o/s front inner brake pad looks to be wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,113 miles

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge in places (advise replacement)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,379 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,625 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,778 miles

All brake discs have light surface corrosion.

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

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 YMK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YMK, 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 YMK registered?

GL54 YMK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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