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EY05 OFO

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 OFO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 132,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 130,512 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 127,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 125,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,594 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,683 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,106 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,555 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER TREAD

Fail 13 Jun 2018 111,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLITTING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged SPLITTING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER AND OUTER TREAD

Pass 5 May 2017 107,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 105,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2014 95,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 79,318 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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EY05 OFO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EY05 OFO, 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 EY05 OFO registered?

EY05 OFO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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