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EJ55 LOA

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 74,471 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 63,280 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,884 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,398 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 56,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Several Mirror hangers removed ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 54,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 51,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 51,727 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 49,917 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,227 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,942 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,580 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 38,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 34,048 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 34,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,680 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,148 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,677 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,106 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 LOA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EJ55 LOA, 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 EJ55 LOA registered?

EJ55 LOA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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