MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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EJ55 OER is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 November 2005.
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