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HJ55 GDX

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GDX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 124,029 miles

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

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

cant see all brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,511 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 101,545 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,829 miles

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

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,914 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,470 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm recomend new

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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HJ55 GDX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HJ55 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 GDX registered?

HJ55 GDX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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