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EY05 TYF

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,036 mi
Last recorded215,036 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 TYF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 215,036 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 177,407 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 177,142 miles

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.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 177,024 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 153,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 135,889 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 135,889 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 126,877 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 116,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,126 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,515 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 18 Jun 2011 84,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,050 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,665 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,865 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 55,864 miles

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?

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 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.

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