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EO55 EZB

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 EZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 122,101 miles

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

Front brake discs worn / corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,101 miles

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

Front brake discs worn / corroded

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,806 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 96,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 73,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 42,233 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 EZB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZB, 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 EZB registered?

EO55 EZB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is EO55 EZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 EZB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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