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GP55 WHA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,854 mi
Last recorded89,854 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 WHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 89,854 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 87,281 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall but not cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing beginning to crack on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 83,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,258 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 81,638 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,684 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 Just legal 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a repair to outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,471 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre sidewall Kerb damaged, No Cords Showing,

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

Offside and Nearside Front Tyre Tread Worn on Inner and Outer Shoulders

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,963 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)

Offside front tyre damage to rim protector on sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2015 62,892 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 62,892 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,024 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,563 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front and rear brake discs worn.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn outer edges

n/s/r brake pipes has light corrosion

o/s/r brake pipe has light corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,062 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,921 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 40,220 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GP55 WHA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WHA, 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 GP55 WHA registered?

GP55 WHA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is GP55 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 WHA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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