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HD05 UHJ

2005 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,703 mi
Last recorded127,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UHJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 127,703 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,350 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 117,402 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 112,146 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,633 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2021 101,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,927 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 92,060 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 86,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 74,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,555 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 62,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

rear wiper blade missing.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear inner brake pads wearing low.

both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,825 miles

damage wheel rims.

front and rear inner brake pads wearing low.

front tyres wearing low inner edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,316 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,356 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,876 miles

advise rear handbrake clean and adjust,imbalance

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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HD05 UHJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HD05 UHJ, 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 HD05 UHJ registered?

HD05 UHJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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