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HG05 YLW

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,949 mi
Last recorded144,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 144,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 143,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 141,105 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle is corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,387 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 135,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 135,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,373 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,938 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2017 125,724 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,006 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,222 miles

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

flat spot damage to o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f wheel rims

n/s/f headlamp condensated

noise from clutch area

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 112,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

flat spot damage to o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f wheel rims

n/s/f headlamp condensated

noise from clutch area

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,790 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

flat spot damage to both n/s and o/s/f wheel rims

rear washer not working

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,671 miles

brake pipes corroding

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

slight weap from pas pipe

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroding

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

slight weap from pas pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,478 miles

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

flat spot damage to all wheel rims

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,551 miles

cracks in front windscreen

flat spot in n/s/r wheel rim

n/s/f tyre wearing low

sat nav in front windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,913 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,958 miles

cracks in front windscreen

flat spots in both front wheel rims

o/s/f tyre getting low 2.9mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,357 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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HG05 YLW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HG05 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

HG05 YLW is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is HG05 YLW safe to buy?

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