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GP05 DZX

2005 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 DZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,811 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,240 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f sidelight blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f droplink b/j has slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,240 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r top suspension arm -inner bush u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/f sidelight blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f droplink b/j has slight play

Pass 7 May 2019 91,744 miles

front brake disc worn, wearing thin

n/s/f shock absorber damp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 77,572 miles

both rear subframe brackets corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2017 75,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 72,375 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

front wheel rims dented

rear wheel rims badly dented

Fail 17 May 2016 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

front brake pads and discs worn

front wheel rims dented

rear wheel rims badly dented

Pass 13 May 2015 69,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

horn not emmiting full sound but still can be heard

Pass 15 May 2014 66,339 miles

front brake discs worn

front wheel rims dented

horn weak

rear brake pads low

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 13 May 2014 66,322 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front wheel rims dented

horn weak

rear brake pads low

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 14 May 2013 63,096 miles

Horn weak

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front road wheel inside edge slightly dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

offside front fog light slightly loose

offside front road wheel inside edge dented

offside rear road wheel inside edge dented

Pass 4 May 2012 59,402 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front road wheel inside edge dented

nearside rear road wheel inside edge dented

offside rear road wheel inside edge slightly dented

Pass 11 May 2011 55,978 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)

Fail 11 May 2011 55,978 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2010 51,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,700 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 40,429 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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GP05 DZX is a 2005 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DZX, 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 GP05 DZX registered?

GP05 DZX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is GP05 DZX safe to buy?

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