CarVerify

Free Car Check

GM55 BEE

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,288 mi
Last recorded155,288 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM55 BEE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 155,288 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 154,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,082 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,490 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 115,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 101,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,939 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2018 86,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

washers poor

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,875 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 7 Feb 2017 82,875 miles

Front brake hoses cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 79,394 miles

both front tyre treads inner edges worn low and outer edges starting to wear

both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

nearside rear suspension top arm bush slight movement

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,982 miles

front brake hoses light perishing

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

rear screen washer jet not working

Pass 8 Feb 2014 66,235 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,495 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 55,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2012 55,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 49,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,067 miles

N/S/F exterior door handle sticking in open position

O/S/F exterior door handle sticking in the open in the open position.

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,067 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F exterior door handle sticking in open position

O/S/F exterior door handle sticking in the open in the open position.

Pass 15 May 2009 36,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,207 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GM55 BEE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GM55 BEE, 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

How do I check the history of GM55 BEE?

You can check the full history of GM55 BEE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GM55 BEE registered?

GM55 BEE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is GM55 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM55 BEE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GM55 BEE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GM55 BEE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.