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EJ05 UTO

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 UTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2019 99,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,791 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 84,847 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 75,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 67,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,249 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 52,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 45,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,309 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,902 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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EJ05 UTO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

EJ05 UTO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is EJ05 UTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 UTO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ05 UTO have outstanding finance?

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