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EG05 EJV

2005 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,256 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 111,149 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,312 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,248 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,907 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,577 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 29 May 2015 84,331 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 78,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission readings high,advise further diagnosis/repair ASAP

engine management light on dash

Pass 17 May 2013 73,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 67,417 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 67,417 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Plastic cover sills fitted to o/s & n/s.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet will not open.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,375 miles

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

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

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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EG05 EJV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EG05 EJV, 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 EG05 EJV registered?

EG05 EJV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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