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GY55 KCK

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,489 mi
Last recorded95,489 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KCK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 95,489 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 95,489 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 90,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front non runflat tyre fitted to NSF only

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

TPMS light on dash

Fail 20 Sep 2024 90,810 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front non runflat tyre fitted to NSF only

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

TPMS light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,819 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 87,819 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,661 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,707 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,226 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,785 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 58,559 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,434 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,075 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,989 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,527 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 33,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,811 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 23,058 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,321 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
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GY55 KCK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GY55 KCK, 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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GY55 KCK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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