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EK55 UDY

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,554 mi
Last recorded182,554 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 182,554 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 171,237 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 171,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has a cut along outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 162,694 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 162,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 162,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE BECOMING FADED

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE AND LARGE GROOVE CUT IN OUTER WALL

ADVISE O/S/R ON AXLE BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 155,245 miles

nearside rear tyre sidwall has a cut fully along it's circumference however no cords exposed

Fail 13 Aug 2015 154,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre sidwall has a cut fully along it's circumference however no cords exposed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 149,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 141,496 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 141,437 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,715 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,189 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 67,984 miles

Cover's fitted to underside and inner wing's of vehicle

Front brake disc's slightly worn/corrosion inner disc faces. Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Front tyre's worn on edges (Not cut as deep as centre treaded area) Surface cut's in offside front tyre treaded area

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,984 miles

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

Cover's fitted to underside and inner wing's of vehicle

Front brake disc's slightly worn/corrosion inner disc faces. Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Front tyre's worn on edges (Not cut as deep as centre treaded area) Surface cut's in offside front tyre treaded area

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 45,130 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 27 Oct 2008 36,799 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EK55 UDY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK55 UDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 UDY registered?

EK55 UDY is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EK55 UDY safe to buy?

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