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EK05 CKY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,421 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,419 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,463 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 63,463 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 53,333 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 53,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,679 miles

rear disc pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,481 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 31,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 26,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 25,984 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,621 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,833 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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EK05 CKY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK05 CKY, 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 EK05 CKY registered?

EK05 CKY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is EK05 CKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CKY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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