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EO55 BJU

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,143 mi
Last recorded106,143 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BJU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,143 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak and diff noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 106,135 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak and diff noisy (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,397 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS is on

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,533 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,308 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 70,554 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 66,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,618 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 54,816 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 45,591 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2012 45,591 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,936 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,376 miles

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

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

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

brake/traction control warning light on dash.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,274 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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EO55 BJU is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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