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EN05 UCB

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,729 mi
Last recorded147,729 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 UCB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 147,729 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 127,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 112,046 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 96,551 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 96,289 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake warning light on dash

n/s/f brake sensor wire broken/unsecured

traction control light on dash

tyre warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,301 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,455 miles

Nearside Rear 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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EN05 UCB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN05 UCB, 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 EN05 UCB registered?

EN05 UCB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EN05 UCB safe to buy?

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