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HJ05 YZA

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,589 mi
Last recorded81,589 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YZA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 71,865 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,322 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 64,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread and side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 39,658 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 39,658 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front brake hose are perished

Pass 15 May 2013 48,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is perished

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 42,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,858 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 29,131 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 23,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YZA is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HJ05 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

HJ05 YZA is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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