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GL54 ZDY

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,598 mi
Last recorded133,598 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 ZDY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,598 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear Wiper blade missing

Fail 5 Oct 2020 133,598 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Engine oil leak.

Rear Wiper blade missing

Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,492 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Apr 2019 129,492 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5 mm slight outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 125,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-5 mm slight outer sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 117,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

T.P.M.S Warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 117,397 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users high (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

T.P.M.S Warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 108,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside head lamp and bumper damage

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

offside head lamp and bumper damage

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,730 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2014 83,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,750 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,817 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 36,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 26,171 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 ZDY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

GL54 ZDY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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