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HF05 NYW

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,233 mi
Last recorded145,233 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 NYW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 145,233 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,692 miles

ns/os undercarriage corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2017 144,692 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near subframe bush (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,008 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 96,000 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 92,383 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 92,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 86,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 6 Apr 2013 86,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tpms light on

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,787 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,118 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 52,049 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HF05 NYW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF05 NYW, 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 HF05 NYW registered?

HF05 NYW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is HF05 NYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 NYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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