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GV55 PFO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2019 140,273 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 130,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,628 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 118,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,665 miles

Brake Pad warning light on dashboard

Crack on front windscreen

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 86,652 miles

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,273 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Part worn tyres fitted

Stone chips in screen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,942 miles

Both rear tyres coming close to legal limit

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,519 miles

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

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 PFO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PFO, 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 PFO registered?

GV55 PFO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is GV55 PFO safe to buy?

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