MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSR. Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexy outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush ( curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexy hose outer casing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged seat belt catch surround damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Outer offside and nearside outer sill covers fitted
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake pad warning light wire detached from brake pad
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine + under body covers
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
engine + under body covers
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GY55 TNL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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