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EA55 UTO

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,185 mi
Last recorded113,185 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 113,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of over heating recommend replacing asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50w17 heavily worn inside edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50w17 slight wear on outside edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

dual mass flywheel noisey

Pass 2 Nov 2023 104,983 miles

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

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

under trays not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,738 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,736 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,737 miles

both rear tyre inner treads uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread uneven

Pass 30 Oct 2019 92,185 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 87,609 miles

Front Both tyres worn on the edges

Pass 27 Oct 2017 82,757 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 77,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,886 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 67,083 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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,360 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,460 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,051 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,274 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
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EA55 UTO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 EA55 UTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA55 UTO registered?

EA55 UTO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EA55 UTO safe to buy?

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