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GP05 BYB

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,211 mi
Last recorded145,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 BYB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 145,211 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 133,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush covered in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Fail 17 Jan 2022 133,575 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont fasten buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush covered in oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket snapped off

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,890 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 124,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 124,120 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,242 miles

All tyres getting low front tyres worn on edge

Brake pad warning light on

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush felt at wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush felt at wheel (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2017 116,132 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All tyres getting low front tyres worn on edge

Brake pad warning light on

General corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush felt at wheel (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush felt at wheel (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,739 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are corroded and worn

handbrake warning light on

n/s/f brake pad wiring damaged

o/s/f wiper is smearing slightly

o/s/r brake disc has been very hot

o/s/r brake pad sensor is insecure

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

small damage to front and rear number plate

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2016 107,532 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need new sensor (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lower side light not working

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,371 miles

slight play on rear rose bushs

Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,371 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

slight play on rear rose bushs

Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

hand brake light illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,441 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 20 May 2010 24,884 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,696 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,059 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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GP05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP05 BYB, 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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GP05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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