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EM54 TAZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,687 mi
Last recorded139,687 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM54 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 135,590 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated Car older than 1/1/2012

Pass 14 Oct 2016 116,191 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 102,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 102,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,021 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,898 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,276 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 53,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,678 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2008 28,892 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EM54 TAZ 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 75%.

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 EM54 TAZ, 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 EM54 TAZ registered?

EM54 TAZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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