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GY05 OHT

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,576 mi
Last recorded196,576 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 196,576 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 182,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 182,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 169,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2018 169,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 158,391 miles

Oil level low

Fail 18 Apr 2017 158,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not located properly? (1.8.A.1b)

Oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2016 150,347 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 150,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 142,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhust centre section mouting deteriorating

rear under body heat shield deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2014 127,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 112,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but is still supported

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,557 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,003 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 78,003 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,594 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,681 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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GY05 OHT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GY05 OHT, 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 GY05 OHT registered?

GY05 OHT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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