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GN55 EPD

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,559 mi
Last recorded130,559 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 EPD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,559 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 122,648 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 114,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 107,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 100,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 96,446 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2015 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 88,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,778 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2013 81,353 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2012 76,717 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,009 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 63,253 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,205 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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GN55 EPD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GN55 EPD, 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 GN55 EPD registered?

GN55 EPD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GN55 EPD safe to buy?

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