Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Bmw 1 Series Petrol 1596cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 114,623 miles on the clock, averaging 8,368 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Bmw 1 Series issues include r/2018/132 and october 2013 vacuum pump recall.
MOT & Mileage History for EM05 ELS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 114,623 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,652 |
| Average per year | 8,368 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Bmw 1 Series
These are the most commonly reported problems on Bmw 1 Series models (2004–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
R/2018/132
October 2013 vacuum pump recall
Timing chain issues
Ignition coil failures
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EM05 ELS |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 1 Series |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EM — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EM05 ELS
What car is EM05 ELS?
EM05 ELS is an red Bmw 1 Series, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EM05 ELS?
The last recorded mileage for EM05 ELS was 114,623 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EM05 ELS passed its MOT?
EM05 ELS has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2019.
Is EM05 ELS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EM05 ELS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EM05 ELS?
EM05 ELS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.