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EA55 WXS

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,622 mi
Last recorded109,622 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 107,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 107,068 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,429 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rear brake hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 100,862 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 cornered hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 96,651 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi brake hoses are cracking and perished slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing ply in cut and is totally bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply exposed in cut and is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply exposed in 2 cuts and is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has ply exposed in cut and is close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,043 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,252 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 71,096 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 68,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,212 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,234 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,449 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 49,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 44,983 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,983 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,763 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 WXS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WXS, 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 WXS registered?

EA55 WXS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is EA55 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 WXS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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