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GY55 WZX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,395 mi
Last recorded186,395 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WZX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 186,395 miles

brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

front suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside and underside exposed components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 185,911 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,540 miles

brake flexi hoses perished

offside front an nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil sweat at engine area

slight play at offside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 27 Aug 2019 165,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 165,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,069 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,224 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 16 Sep 2011 65,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 20 Sep 2010 46,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,582 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,952 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 21,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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 WZX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

GY55 WZX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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