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L205 GND

1994 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,524 mi
Last recorded157,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 GND
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 157,524 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 157,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L205 GND is a 1994 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L205 GND, 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 32 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L205 GND registered?

L205 GND is a 1994 BMW 118, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L205 GND safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 GND shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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