MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body damaged no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body damaged no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit at time of test, have advised presenter
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre on legal limit at time of test, have advised presenter
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated perished, showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated perished, showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished showing signs of cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished showing signs of cracking (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
tyre pressure monitor light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake hoses sterting to perish and crack
emissions too clean to test
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front brake hoses starting to perish and crack
emissions too clean to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tyre warning light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust back box mounting broke ,still supported.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust back box mounting broke (exhaust still secure)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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ET05 UDY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 ET05 UDY, 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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ET05 UDY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2005.
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