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BT05 EZL

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 EZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 136,517 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 134,514 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 134,477 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,119 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 125,973 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/r16 87v firestone (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 115,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,906 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 98,610 miles

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

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

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

cut on o/s/f tyre

excessive oil leak

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 90,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 61,760 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,068 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,925 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

slight buckle in offside front and offside rear wheels.

Pass 14 May 2008 34,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BT05 EZL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BT05 EZL, 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 BT05 EZL registered?

BT05 EZL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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