MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,584 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear sub frame rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Position lamp not working osf and nsf both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
rear sub frame rusty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated both (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
Nearside Front 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))
damage to nearside front wing
damage to rear valance
Exhaust system insecure rear hanger fractured (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator missing wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose x2 (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
damage to nearside front wing
damage to rear valance
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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GP05 FBU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FBU, 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 FBU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2005.
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