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ET05 PFD

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 PFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 109,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,626 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,324 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside / axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,064 miles

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2020 88,093 miles

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

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 79,114 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,085 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 60,082 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,743 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,203 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,199 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,902 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,057 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,029 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,257 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,139 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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ET05 PFD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ET05 PFD, 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 ET05 PFD registered?

ET05 PFD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is ET05 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 PFD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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