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HG05 MHX

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,109 mi
Last recorded140,109 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 MHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,109 miles

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2016 140,108 miles

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

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

Nail in the offside rear tyre

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 119,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 107,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 96,457 miles

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

rear discs very badly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,582 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

car as full under body covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,952 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 60,952 miles

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

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

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

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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HG05 MHX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG05 MHX, 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 HG05 MHX registered?

HG05 MHX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is HG05 MHX safe to buy?

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