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EJ05 WSL

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 138,662 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 138,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,788 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 121,512 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,289 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspection

front flexi brake hoses becoming perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,139 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,411 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 83,981 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,914 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,326 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 50,309 miles

O/S & N/S OUTERSILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,172 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 32,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,239 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 WSL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EJ05 WSL, 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 EJ05 WSL registered?

EJ05 WSL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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