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GP05 FBU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,584 miles

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

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2024 105,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 103,151 miles

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))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 103,151 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 99,318 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 99,313 miles

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,104 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 97,104 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 92,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,871 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 86,147 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 86,145 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2017 79,036 miles

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 78,906 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 67,912 miles

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 67,874 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,824 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 43,532 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 27 Mar 2012 39,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,908 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,101 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,054 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 21,941 miles

Nearside 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 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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