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EO55 DZS

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

309,500 mi
Last recorded309,500 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 DZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 309,500 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 309,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 172,362 miles

undertray & Engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 159,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 159,040 miles

Centre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet doesn't close (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod missing complete drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted prevent view of some items

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated cover missing (5.2.3)

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

Under tray fitted prevent view of some items

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 139,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014

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

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 120,075 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 112,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 107,120 miles

emissions too clean to detect

Pass 13 Sep 2008 94,191 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 92,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil level on minimum

Pass 18 Aug 2008 92,004 miles

oil level on minimum

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 DZS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

EO55 DZS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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