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EN54 TUY

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,194 mi
Last recorded138,194 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 TUY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,194 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 130,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,079 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 111,079 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,804 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 71,688 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 71,688 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 61,736 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 61,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 53,582 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low.

advise rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,647 miles

front pads low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,647 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,900 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 26,900 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,029 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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EN54 TUY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EN54 TUY, 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 EN54 TUY registered?

EN54 TUY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is EN54 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 TUY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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