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AK55 HNN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,411 mi
Last recorded149,411 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 149,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 135,138 miles

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

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

under trays limit inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 128,426 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 65/70% worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays limit inspection

Fail 17 May 2018 128,426 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 65/70% worn (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 60/65% worn (3.5.1i)

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,560 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 60/65% worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2017 119,558 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 60/65% worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Under trays and covers limit inspection

Pass 19 May 2016 113,102 miles

All brake pads 50/60% worn

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Signs of oil leakage around rear differential

Under trays limit inspection

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 105,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 95,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 85,489 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,321 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,334 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,307 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,101 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK55 HNN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK55 HNN, 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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AK55 HNN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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