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EY55 ZZW

2005 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

160,310 mi
Last recorded160,310 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 160,310 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 153,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 147,957 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 147,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 143,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 136,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 122,137 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 113,720 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged and has tape over it

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2016 101,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 80,448 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,448 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,776 miles

Rear pads appear low

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,699 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 49,699 miles

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

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

noise from OSR brake

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,287 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,223 miles

air bag light on

Fail 29 Aug 2008 29,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

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 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

EY55 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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