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GP55 KOH

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,650 mi
Last recorded142,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KOH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 142,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 110,504 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both rear brake hoses are perished

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,980 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 94,243 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 85,848 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,848 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,071 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 70,283 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,848 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front exterior door handle sticks

nearside front tyre worn unevenly and bald on outer edge.(stepped tread)

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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GP55 KOH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP55 KOH, 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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What year was GP55 KOH registered?

GP55 KOH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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