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GY55 VMF

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,404 mi
Last recorded190,404 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VMF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 190,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight judder under braking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 190,376 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight judder under braking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 179,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine cover / undertray fitted

front exhaust clamp loose / not securing exhaust joint

Fail 8 Sep 2017 179,764 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge of wheel (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine cover / undertray fitted

front exhaust clamp loose / not securing exhaust joint

Pass 5 Sep 2016 167,930 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

hand brake warning lamp on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 167,930 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 131,556 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,075 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 79,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,266 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,684 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 VMF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF registered?

GY55 VMF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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