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E2 LGB

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,811 mi
Last recorded132,811 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 LGB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 132,811 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 1 Feb 2021 132,811 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 120,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,155 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,313 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear to outer edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sub-frame and suspension components have corrosion forming.

Unable to test some components due to engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 89,048 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have slight wear to outer edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear sub-frame and suspension components have corrosion forming.

Unable to test some components due to engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,637 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 77,624 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,641 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,639 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,768 miles

front tyres worn on outside edge

rear parking brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,206 miles

Both rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2010 40,206 miles

Both rear brake discs heavilly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 31,644 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 31,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,384 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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E2 LGB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 E2 LGB, 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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E2 LGB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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