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EJ55 HKD

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,480 mi
Last recorded92,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 HKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 92,480 miles

n/s park brake lower performance

Fail 15 Jun 2019 92,480 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

n/s park brake lower performance

Pass 23 Jun 2018 83,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,562 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 71,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,796 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,468 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,691 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,780 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 38,902 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 24,268 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,907 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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EJ55 HKD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ55 HKD, 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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EJ55 HKD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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