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EF05 EZJ

2005 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,119 mi
Last recorded189,119 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EZJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 189,119 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 179,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 164,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 156,457 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 150,839 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 141,068 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 130,154 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 125,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 125,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2013 116,709 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,425 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,086 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,689 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 24,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EZJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EZJ, 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 EF05 EZJ registered?

EF05 EZJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EF05 EZJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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