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EO55 OEC

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,267 mi
Last recorded192,267 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 192,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear shock absorber protection sleeves adrift

Pass 6 Sep 2022 188,329 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 188,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 169,821 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 169,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 151,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 146,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 146,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 143,034 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing thin

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,074 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted

front brake disc lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2016 135,651 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outside edge

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

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,781 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

DISC PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTSIDE WALL - NOT SHOWING CORDS AT TIME OF TEST

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 REAR JACKING BLOCK IS MISSING

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,309 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 79,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 73,157 miles

underbody covers fitted,unable to see teering,suspension,fuel or braking systems fully

Pass 29 Sep 2009 60,577 miles

tracking front tyres wearing outer edges

under body covers fitted,unable to see steering,suspenion,braking or fuel systems fully

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,443 miles

underbody trims fitted,unable to see steering,suspension or brakeing systems fully

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 OEC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

EO55 OEC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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