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EK05 CNY

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

96,880 mi
Last recorded96,880 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,880 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 96,880 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 87,823 miles

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

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

General Under Body Corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 77,566 miles

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

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

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

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

under body surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,171 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 61,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,628 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 53,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,314 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,979 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 27,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 23,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,040 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 CNY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EK05 CNY, 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 CNY registered?

EK05 CNY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is EK05 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CNY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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