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EJ55 XZV

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,643 mi
Last recorded167,643 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XZV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 167,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 150,358 miles

Minor Oil Leak From Rear Diff.

Rear Exhaust Support Hanger Broken. Not Effecting Overall Support Of System.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 128,783 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 117,272 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 108,818 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 101,286 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,604 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,887 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,887 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 87,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2011 79,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,006 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,461 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 48,460 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XZV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

EJ55 XZV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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