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EO55 XWV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,595 mi
Last recorded165,595 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 165,595 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 165,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 155,383 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 148,373 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,338 miles

parking brake effort low

Pass 23 Oct 2021 138,350 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2021 138,350 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

under tray fitted all over

Pass 9 Apr 2019 121,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

chip in windscreen

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded /swollen

Pass 10 Apr 2018 116,490 miles

both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,495 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed by subframe (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,377 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,794 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,187 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 78,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,975 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 59,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XWV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

EO55 XWV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EO55 XWV safe to buy?

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