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EF05 ZYS

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

245,476 mi
Last recorded245,476 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 245,476 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 228,982 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 203,094 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 175,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 28 May 2019 147,402 miles

Covers fitted within the engine are obscuring some components.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Pass 21 May 2018 138,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside washer jet inoperative

Offside wiper blade split slight

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 18 May 2018 138,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside washer jet inoperative

Offside wiper blade split slight

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 26 May 2017 131,403 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 124,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 116,165 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 105,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2014 105,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 94,356 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 88,014 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 71,485 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,485 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 60,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,900 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 ZYS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZYS, 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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EF05 ZYS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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