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HJ05 YZR

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,423 mi
Last recorded221,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 YZR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 221,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 221,423 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 209,006 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 197,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

T.P.M.S warning lamp illuminated

Fail 14 Feb 2018 197,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

T.P.M.S warning lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Feb 2017 186,095 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 174,851 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut outer wall

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 160,417 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,119 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,193 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 129,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 105,513 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,346 miles

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

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 95,346 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 89,777 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,638 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,545 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 YZR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZR, 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 HJ05 YZR registered?

HJ05 YZR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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