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GV05 DXH

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,468 mi
Last recorded202,468 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 DXH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 202,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 202,646 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 184,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 170,726 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 27 May 2016 170,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 156,132 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 156,132 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2014 139,190 miles

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

oil level on min

Fail 29 May 2014 139,184 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 121,257 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 121,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front wheel rim outer damaged

off side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,334 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 52,790 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 52,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 49,582 miles

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)

Fail 19 May 2008 49,582 miles

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.

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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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.

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