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EK55 LCN

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,363 mi
Last recorded132,363 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LCN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,363 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 122,698 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,169 miles

Offside Rear wear lead insecure

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 25 Nov 2019 121,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe (clamp broken) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wear lead insecure

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 117,967 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 117,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,295 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 112,823 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 110,222 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 103,996 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 103,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnett catch/cable stiff

nail n/s front tyre-(close to edge)

o/s rear brake pad warning wire insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 90,509 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 90,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 73,165 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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EK55 LCN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK55 LCN, 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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EK55 LCN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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