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EK55 SZC

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,848 mi
Last recorded192,848 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 SZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 192,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 172,434 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 161,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 161,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 143,272 miles

Offside o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,698 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 109,782 miles

Rear brake discs showing signs of age

Fail 7 Mar 2014 109,782 miles

Rear brake discs showing signs of age

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,366 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 85,538 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 67,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,716 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,052 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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EK55 SZC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SZC, 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 EK55 SZC registered?

EK55 SZC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 SZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 SZC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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