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HJ55 WKN

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 WKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 129,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,007 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 83,437 miles

Offside Rear slight dampness in lamp

Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 83,391 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 May 2015 78,904 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 70,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 65,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 59,333 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,798 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 28,535 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 WKN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WKN, 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 WKN registered?

HJ55 WKN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HJ55 WKN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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