MOT Status
ValidMileage
160,014 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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%
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
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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 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)
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)
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)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EX55 OHP safe to buy?
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