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AJ55 EKM

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,775 mi
Last recorded174,775 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EKM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 174,775 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 165,422 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 157,337 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 144,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 137,062 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 14 Jul 2021 137,062 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Jul 2020 124,791 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 115,506 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 105,840 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,874 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 83,874 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 63,004 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,159 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,949 miles

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

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

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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AJ55 EKM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ55 EKM, 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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AJ55 EKM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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