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AL05 EMM

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 EMM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 85,563 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,507 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 77,056 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 69,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,704 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 63,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,933 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 35,295 miles

Moisture in O/S/F headlamp unit

Pass 6 Feb 2013 31,478 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,117 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 22,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 17,783 miles

dsc warning light active

Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,658 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,697 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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AL05 EMM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AL05 EMM, 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 AL05 EMM registered?

AL05 EMM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AL05 EMM safe to buy?

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