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ET05 UDY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,701 mi
Last recorded151,701 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 UDY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2021 151,701 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 151,699 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,183 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 145,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2019 130,933 miles

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))

Fail 18 Aug 2019 130,933 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,382 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,953 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,047 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 89,741 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 89,607 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,266 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 69,264 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 56,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,048 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,048 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 42,404 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,237 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,040 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 27,245 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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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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What year was ET05 UDY registered?

ET05 UDY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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