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EA55 PHX

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 PHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 134,199 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 134,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,936 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 122,936 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both reartyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,193 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,230 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 75,699 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 69,942 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 69,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 61,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,367 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 50,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,291 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 39,230 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 32,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,828 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,623 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,013 miles

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

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

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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EA55 PHX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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