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EY55 NYC

2005 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NYC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 136,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,592 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 121,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 121,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 112,717 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 112,717 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,745 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 82,335 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,970 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 65,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,818 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
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EY55 NYC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY55 NYC, 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 EY55 NYC registered?

EY55 NYC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EY55 NYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 NYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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