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EJ05 MUE

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 82,655 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 68,559 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 20,453 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 20,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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EJ05 MUE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ05 MUE, 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 EJ05 MUE registered?

EJ05 MUE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is EJ05 MUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 MUE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 MUE have outstanding finance?

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