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HG55 DYA

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 DYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 61,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 58,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration after its been idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 57,021 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration after its been idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 57,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration after its been idling (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 56,207 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,758 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 53,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 47,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,580 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,679 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 30,919 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 21,949 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,361 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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HG55 DYA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HG55 DYA, 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 HG55 DYA registered?

HG55 DYA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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