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HJ55 YMY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,559 mi
Last recorded201,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YMY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 201,559 miles

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

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak, play, (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper arms, inner bushes have play, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 193,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 193,174 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 184,607 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear jacking block is missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 179,683 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Differential is making noise

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

clutch release bearing is noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,234 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 154,465 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Fail 18 May 2017 149,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 130,839 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 130,839 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,012 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 107,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,210 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 61,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 45,589 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 45,058 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,265 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 YMY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

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

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