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FH05 HBK

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

206,814 mi
Last recorded206,814 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HBK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 206,814 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 200,509 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 196,640 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 May 2022 188,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 178,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 172,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 162,468 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 143,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,589 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,703 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 122,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,854 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,853 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,150 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,924 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 55,944 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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FH05 HBK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FH05 HBK, 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 FH05 HBK registered?

FH05 HBK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is FH05 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HBK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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