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EO55 BJJ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,997 mi
Last recorded112,997 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 112,997 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.1mm (195/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer skin perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer skin perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,031 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 103,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 97,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 87,038 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 81,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 67,273 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,418 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,519 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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EO55 BJJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO55 BJJ, 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 EO55 BJJ registered?

EO55 BJJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EO55 BJJ safe to buy?

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