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GV55 DFF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,380 mi
Last recorded76,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DFF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 76,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 74,224 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 70,840 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 63,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,106 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,927 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 52,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,986 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 48,986 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 37,178 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 32,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,946 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,349 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GV55 DFF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GV55 DFF, 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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GV55 DFF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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