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HJ55 VUO

2005 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,258 mi
Last recorded162,258 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VUO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 158,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 158,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 145,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 122,951 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,986 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,203 miles

tyre pressure warning light on & hand brake warning light sticking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

handbrake warning light staying on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,055 miles

the front brake discs are worn & starting to develop a lip around the outer edge

the handbrake warning lite is on

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to back plates

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them not being clearly visable

unable to fully inspect under this vehicle due to plastic muck cover being fitted to the bottom of the vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2011 60,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

the front brake discs are worn & starting to develop a lip around the outer edge

the handbrake warning lite is on

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to back plates

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to them not being clearly visable

unable to fully inspect under this vehicle due to plastic muck cover being fitted to the bottom of the vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted to it

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,971 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,160 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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HJ55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUO, 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 HJ55 VUO registered?

HJ55 VUO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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