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FH05 HCZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,188 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 115,145 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,107 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 105,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 88,112 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 81,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 76,230 miles

airbag lamp on dash

nearside rear tyre legal limit

Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,326 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 63,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,724 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 55,621 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 48,414 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 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HCZ, 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 FH05 HCZ registered?

FH05 HCZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is FH05 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HCZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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