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EO05 MDE

2005 BMW 118

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,100 mi
Last recorded21,100 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 MDE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 21,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 20,727 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 20,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 19,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 19,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 28,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,738 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 16,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 15,814 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracking

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,475 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 11,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,678 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 8,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 5,137 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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EO05 MDE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO05 MDE, 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 EO05 MDE registered?

EO05 MDE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is EO05 MDE safe to buy?

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