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GV55 EBA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,924 mi
Last recorded87,924 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 69,041 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 69,041 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no screen wash (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 52,981 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,962 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 43,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,587 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear handbrake only just meet standard required but will require attention

Pass 12 Sep 2019 34,728 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 34,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,085 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 30,085 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 27,133 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 27,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,213 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 13,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 13,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 5,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 3,442 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,896 miles

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 EBA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV55 EBA, 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 GV55 EBA registered?

GV55 EBA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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