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EF05 FCU

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,409 mi
Last recorded227,409 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 227,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front abs light intermittent

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 217,989 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 202,301 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 198,831 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 198,831 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 198,800 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 186,606 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 169,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 154,332 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 154,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 140,661 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 127,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 113,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,644 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 103,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 97,299 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 97,279 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 81,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,829 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 64,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,370 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,744 miles

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 FCU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EF05 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

EF05 FCU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is EF05 FCU safe to buy?

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