CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ55 OER

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 OER
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 166,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,951 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 160,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,400 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release not working (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 152,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet release not working (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 145,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 135,965 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 125,539 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 95,205 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,432 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,469 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 34,758 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,758 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ55 OER is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OER, 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

How do I check the history of EJ55 OER?

You can check the full history of EJ55 OER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ55 OER registered?

EJ55 OER is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is EJ55 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 OER shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ55 OER have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ55 OER. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.