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HJ55 VGT

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VGT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 85,869 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,701 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rose joint x/s play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 68,858 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 612,947 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 52,150 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,317 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 45,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,795 miles

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

advise underside of vehicle heavily covered in by under floor covers unable to inspect fully.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,904 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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HJ55 VGT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ55 VGT, 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 HJ55 VGT registered?

HJ55 VGT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 VGT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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