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EO55 BYD

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,822 mi
Last recorded141,822 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres getting down to wear markers

Fail 28 Aug 2018 127,272 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting down to wear markers

Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

The TPS light is on indicating a tyre is under-inflated

Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,561 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,749 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 3 Sep 2013 70,838 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,888 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,519 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,405 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 BYD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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