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EN54 CHO

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,814 mi
Last recorded203,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 203,814 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 203,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 190,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 178,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 159,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,069 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 109,109 miles

DTC light ON, indicating a possible fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,956 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,118 miles

MIL light ON

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 20 Mar 2010 90,867 miles

n/s/f jacking block has previously been ripped off and some damage to sill trim has been made

Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,085 miles

front discs corroding around circumferences.

front pads worn very low but just above minimum level.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 82,045 miles

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

front discs corroding around circumferences.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 70,977 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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EN54 CHO 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 EN54 CHO, 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 EN54 CHO registered?

EN54 CHO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is EN54 CHO safe to buy?

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