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EJ55 VCM

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VCM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,824 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 90,251 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,551 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,605 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,612 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,625 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,365 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 70,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,955 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,785 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 VCM is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCM, 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 EJ55 VCM registered?

EJ55 VCM is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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