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GY55 KBK

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,430 mi
Last recorded136,430 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KBK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2017 136,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear parking only just required efficiency--17%

Fail 3 Nov 2017 136,426 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear parking only just required efficiency--17%

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,951 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 104,067 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 98,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 89,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,246 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,384 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 70,475 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,661 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,220 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 52,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY55 KBK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY55 KBK, 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 GY55 KBK registered?

GY55 KBK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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