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EK05 CJE

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,667 mi
Last recorded152,667 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,667 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 143,235 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine service indicator on

Fail 3 Jan 2023 143,233 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken in half (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

engine service indicator on

Pass 7 Jan 2022 135,965 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 135,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Screen defrost/demist fan inoperative

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

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

Seat occupancy light does not extinguish

Pass 6 Nov 2020 131,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rotation incorrect and kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 6 Nov 2020 131,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rotation incorrect and kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,991 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 121,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 110,498 miles

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

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

oil level below minimum

Fail 24 Nov 2016 110,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

oil level below minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2016 107,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,091 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,091 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,553 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 5 Apr 2013 93,899 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 93,898 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 86,081 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,927 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,620 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front 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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EK05 CJE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK05 CJE, 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 EK05 CJE registered?

EK05 CJE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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