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EX55 OHP

2005 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OHP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 160,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

handbrake performance requires attention soon 17%

Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,675 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,535 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 144,157 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 144,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,999 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2019 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre both sides ()

advise exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2018 127,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 127,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 120,109 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 120,106 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Offside and Nearside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working Offside and Nearside Rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,075 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 104,820 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 104,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,835 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,838 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 80,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,571 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,434 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,597 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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EX55 OHP is a 2005 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OHP, 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 OHP registered?

EX55 OHP is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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