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EK05 DNU

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,660 mi
Last recorded171,660 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 171,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 171,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stone stuck between disc & caliper

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Jun 2019 157,783 miles

Front both tyres have sidewall marks

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 May 2019 157,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake performance also low this side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high slight movement (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged & BOTH fronts have wall patches (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on limit (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 138,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 138,171 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2017 135,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly damp ?

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil was low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 122,699 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four! (4.2.A.1a)

nsr tyre has nail in tread

oil slightly low

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 111,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 111,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,848 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 96,848 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL ON MIN

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f wiper not great

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,262 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,262 miles

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

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

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

turbo is going

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,910 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,265 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 DNU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DNU, 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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EK05 DNU is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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