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EF05 EXM

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,659 mi
Last recorded146,659 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EXM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,659 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 136,017 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 129,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,647 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,510 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 115,494 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 107,465 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. rear tyres worn to 3mm

undertrays missing.

Pass 5 Mar 2014 99,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,412 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,982 miles

rear tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 56,436 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,611 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 41,576 miles

osf tyre badly worn on outer edge

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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EF05 EXM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EF05 EXM, 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 EF05 EXM registered?

EF05 EXM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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