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GU05 ZFV

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,551 mi
Last recorded130,551 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 130,551 miles

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF ITEMS

NSF TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 May 2020 130,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

ENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING INSPECTION OF ITEMS

NSF TYRE: INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective AERO (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 120,006 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 9 Apr 2019 120,006 miles

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,381 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2018 112,381 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

oil leak from engine

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,147 miles

Front both tyres badly perished and sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

under-tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,143 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front both tyres badly perished and sidewall

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,708 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 89,705 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,612 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 67,609 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2012 53,090 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,380 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 40,930 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,418 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 24,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GU05 ZFV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GU05 ZFV, 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 GU05 ZFV registered?

GU05 ZFV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GU05 ZFV safe to buy?

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