MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front spring pad not seated correctly
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulders . nail in it
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm cracking (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil level low
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under side off vehicle covered by undertrays
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear jacking block missing
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
nearside rear jacking block missing
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA05 ZVB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 EA05 ZVB, 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 EA05 ZVB registered?
EA05 ZVB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is EA05 ZVB safe to buy?
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