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EO55 OBT

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

11,112 mi
Last recorded11,112 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 11,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,905 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,766 miles

Offside Rear door slightly out of place

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,963 miles

Front tyre tread slightly cutting

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,901 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,018 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 72,235 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,464 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to wear

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,440 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn low on outer tread

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 23 Feb 2011 62,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer tread

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,906 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 OBT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 OBT, 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 OBT registered?

EO55 OBT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EO55 OBT safe to buy?

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