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BL54 HWF

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,021 mi
Last recorded169,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 169,021 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 155,925 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 May 2017 155,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 141,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,306 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 123,464 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 123,454 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,371 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 88,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 82,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 70,597 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 57,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,991 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,988 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BL54 HWF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BL54 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 HWF registered?

BL54 HWF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is BL54 HWF safe to buy?

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