MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake hose mounting area corroded excessively but not insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Under bonnet sound proofing partially insecure.
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside & offside (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear diff oil residue
Brake warning light and traction control light on dash
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake warning light and traction control light on dash
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
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)
front pads getting low
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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EY05 TYF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EY05 TYF, 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 EY05 TYF registered?
EY05 TYF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 March 2005.
Is EY05 TYF safe to buy?
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