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EA55 CEY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 CEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 112,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 107,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear registration plate slightly damage

Fail 18 Mar 2019 107,509 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear registration plate slightly damage

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,405 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,085 miles

Front engine light on the dash

Front steering rack slightly leaking

Rear shockers are slightly leaking

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,084 miles

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

Front engine light on the dash

Front steering rack slightly leaking

Rear shockers are slightly leaking

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 9 Apr 2016 81,673 miles

oil leak

undercover tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 81,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

undercover tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf osr tyre uneven wear

Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf osr tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,110 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 71,110 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,681 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing low and n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

damage to exhaust heat sheilds/ undertrays

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,218 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,231 miles

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EA55 CEY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA55 CEY, 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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EA55 CEY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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