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V293 GCD

1999 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,848 mi
Last recorded176,848 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 BMW 118105,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 GCD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 176,848 miles

Oil leak

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 176,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 169,626 miles

near side rear suspention bump stop deteriorated

offside rear jacking point corroded but not considerd excessive

Fail 18 Nov 2013 169,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

near side rear suspention bump stop deteriorated

offside rear jacking point corroded but not considerd excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2012 163,122 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Rear brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 163,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Rear brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 14 Nov 2011 156,072 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front inner brake pads approx 80% worn

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 147,634 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 147,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 138,149 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 138,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 128,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 120,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 113,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 105,133 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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V293 GCD is a 1999 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 105,384 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 V293 GCD, 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 27 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V293 GCD is a 1999 BMW 118, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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