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GP05 EAE

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,814 mi
Last recorded108,814 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 EAE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,175 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin osr and nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 100,364 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 96,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 93,332 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,044 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,513 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,432 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 35,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,151 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 18,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inpection

Fail 9 Jun 2010 15,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inpection

Pass 15 Jun 2009 12,535 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,578 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 9,578 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 EAE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GP05 EAE, 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 EAE registered?

GP05 EAE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GP05 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 EAE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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