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X266 EJM

2001 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 11890,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX266 EJM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,595 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle components & both side brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 14 Jul 2023 57,595 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle components & both side brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 14 Jul 2023 57,589 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner main beam bulb insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 43,973 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 43,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 40,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 38,335 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 33,347 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,795 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,143 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 27,138 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,536 miles

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

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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X266 EJM is a 2001 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 90,994 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 X266 EJM, 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 25 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X266 EJM is a 2001 BMW 118, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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