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EX05 KSE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KSE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 100,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,214 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 65,830 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,273 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,225 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2018 61,225 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 59,069 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear jacking block missing

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 44,239 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,603 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 28,444 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 25,851 miles

wipers noisey in operation and front tyres feathering on edges.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,254 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,671 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 17,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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EX05 KSE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX05 KSE, 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 EX05 KSE registered?

EX05 KSE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is EX05 KSE safe to buy?

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