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EX55 HFC

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,941 mi
Last recorded207,941 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HFC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 207,941 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 205,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 205,028 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 197,034 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 174,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 165,303 miles

Central fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Front Metal object in tyre (195/55/16 91w)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 154,742 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 154,741 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 146,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre non run flat

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,029 miles

All 4 direction indicators slightly discoloured.

Fail 7 Jan 2017 118,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, 2 bulges. (4.1.D.1b)

All 4 direction indicators slightly discoloured.

Pass 19 Jan 2016 107,947 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 107,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 90,851 miles

near side front tyre outer worn

near side rear tyre inner worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,581 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,417 miles

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled on the inner edge.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,417 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled on the inner edge.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 68,409 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 68,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 60,729 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 54,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,290 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

warning light on dash (yellow)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,399 miles

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

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

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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EX55 HFC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX55 HFC, 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 EX55 HFC registered?

EX55 HFC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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