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GV55 DFU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,579 mi
Last recorded92,579 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 DFU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,579 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 92,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,195 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 79,526 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2017 79,526 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 75,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nails in n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,395 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2014 63,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,073 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,653 miles

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

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

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 DFU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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