MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tyre bald on edges
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no beam pattern (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre bald on edges
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil level on min
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil level on min
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
near side front wheel rim outer damaged
off side front tyre bald on outer edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
near side front wheel rim outer damaged
off side front tyre bald on outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front tyres bald on outer edge
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
handbrake out of balance when tested (n/s 174kgF o/s 256kgF) but total effort above required standards
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit in centre of tread (2.0mm)
offside front tyre very low inner shoulder of tread (1.0mm)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
handbrake out of balance when tested (n/s 174kgF o/s 256kgF) but total effort above required standards
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit in centre of tread (2.0mm)
offside front tyre very low inner shoulder of tread (1.0mm)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV05 DXH is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 GV05 DXH, 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 GV05 DXH registered?
GV05 DXH is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is GV05 DXH safe to buy?
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