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GL55 DNN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,419 mi
Last recorded129,419 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,419 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 129,414 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 128,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 126,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 126,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN LOWER LEFT (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 124,042 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACK IN LOWER LEFT (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,764 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 110,976 miles

Nearside head lamp washer jet weak but still functions

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,829 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 88,769 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres uneven wear and close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,655 miles

front service brake veers left

Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front service brake veers left

Pass 12 Jan 2011 65,131 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,131 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,344 miles

nearside front tyre wearing around edges

offside front tyre 2mm around outer edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 31,603 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,161 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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GL55 DNN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL55 DNN, 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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GL55 DNN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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