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HJ05 YPN

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,457 mi
Last recorded89,457 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 89,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 83,766 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 68,821 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Around anti-roll drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,799 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 61,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,838 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 53,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,775 miles

Both rear tyres nearly devoid of tread on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 50,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both rear tyres nearly devoid of tread on inner edge.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,970 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,216 miles

Oil level just above min

Pass 11 Mar 2015 39,919 miles

nearside front tyre low outside edge

offside rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill & floor covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 34,331 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 31,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to inspect under bonnet and under vehicle fully due to covers fitted.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,258 miles

Unable to inspect under bonnet and under vehicle fully due to covers fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,199 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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HJ05 YPN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HJ05 YPN, 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 HJ05 YPN registered?

HJ05 YPN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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