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GV55 MYM

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,936 mi
Last recorded36,936 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 MYM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low, brake discs having a slight lip (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 35,686 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,188 miles

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

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,289 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,745 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 30,910 miles

fuel tank cap seal perished.

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Oct 2020 30,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

fuel tank cap seal perished.

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,801 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap sealing device teared around

Pass 12 Oct 2018 28,182 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 28,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,850 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 25,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,599 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,161 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 22,161 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,344 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,154 miles

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads over 3/4 worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 17,343 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly.

damage to off side front wheel.

traction control light on.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,828 miles

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

rear tyres treads wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2010 15,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside rear wheel rim dented on inner face

rear tyres treads wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 13,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 10,697 miles

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

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

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 MYM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV55 MYM registered?

GV55 MYM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is GV55 MYM safe to buy?

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