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GY05 GFO

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,060 mi
Last recorded68,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 GFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 68,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 60,391 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 42,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 32,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,649 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 31,075 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 31,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 29,688 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 29,688 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,479 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs worn/corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,177 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded/pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 25,564 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 22,820 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 21,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,855 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 13,651 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

small cut in outer edge of tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,423 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on outer edge (2.5mm) and 1.0mm outer shoulder of tread

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GY05 GFO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GY05 GFO, 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 GY05 GFO registered?

GY05 GFO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is GY05 GFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 GFO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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