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EF55 UOE

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,577 mi
Last recorded65,577 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UOE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 65,577 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 62,814 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,976 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 58,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 57,602 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 57,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 54,063 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 51,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 51,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,285 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts on both rear tyre outer wall

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

front and rear disc slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 43,019 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts on both rear tyre outer wall

deep cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall

front and rear disc slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,856 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

rear reg plate slightly damaged/cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,883 miles

advise on cut on nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 28 Dec 2010 28,192 miles

Nearside Rear 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 20,407 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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EF55 UOE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EF55 UOE, 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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What year was EF55 UOE registered?

EF55 UOE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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