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HG55 NJX

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,578 mi
Last recorded179,578 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 NJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 179,578 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 179,169 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb fading white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached subframe attachment bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb fading white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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 kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 171,405 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 171,404 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 169,954 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 157,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured o/s + n/s (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring view of full inspection check.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 142,954 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Clutch bearing noisy

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2018 142,954 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Clutch bearing noisy

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted obscuring view

noisy clutch bearing

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Mar 2017 123,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine cover fitted obscuring view

noisy clutch bearing

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,264 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front exterior door handle sticking

nearside rear exterior door handle sticking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front exterior door handle sticking

nearside rear exterior door handle sticking

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,772 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing uneven and deep cut in tyre tread

offside front tyre wearing uneven and nail in tyre tread

rear brake pads getting low

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2010 61,511 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,338 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,766 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HG55 NJX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

HG55 NJX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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