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EY05 UPP

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,954 mi
Last recorded153,954 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UPP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 153,954 miles

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs scored pitted corroded ( affecting service brake efficiency ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside front flex brake pipe slightly deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged offside front flex brake pipe slightly deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside front indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 135,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 121,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 121,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 108,835 miles

Offside Side repeater not working repeater unplugged and wire irretrievable inside o/s/f wing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,352 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 94,621 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,351 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 73,045 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,884 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 42,317 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 42,317 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,378 miles

advise both front tyres wearing smooth on the edges

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 UPP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black 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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

EY05 UPP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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