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GL55 GXO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,818 mi
Last recorded123,818 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 123,818 miles

Fuel flap loose

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (limited access to Properly assess) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded including subframe

Fail 14 Aug 2024 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust nuts missing

Fuel flap loose

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (limited access to Properly assess) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension components corroded including subframe

Pass 16 Aug 2023 117,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,572 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 110,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 110,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 87,409 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,000 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 73,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,980 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,328 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,554 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,789 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 19 Mar 2010 16,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GXO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL55 GXO, 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 GL55 GXO registered?

GL55 GXO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GL55 GXO safe to buy?

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