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EO55 BHX

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,505 mi
Last recorded69,505 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,505 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 69,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,861 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 52,186 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 52,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 43,254 miles

** nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limits @ 1.9mm - 195/55/16 87H Pirelli Euforia **

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,269 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,828 miles

offside rear door scuffed

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,828 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear door scuffed

Fail 12 Oct 2011 28,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,904 miles

both nearside tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,348 miles

o/s/f jacking point mounting rubber missimg

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,810 miles

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

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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EO55 BHX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO55 BHX, 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 EO55 BHX registered?

EO55 BHX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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