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HJ55 YNR

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,603 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 109,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,974 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 103,814 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front windscreen chip mark

Fail 18 Feb 2022 103,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 16 Aug 2021 101,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Some light body damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates a fault

Fail 16 Aug 2021 101,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Some light body damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates a fault

Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front nearside rear outer and both rear inner (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 98,359 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front nearside rear outer and both rear inner (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 94,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,545 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 79,179 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 79,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 65,835 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has small cracks

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,814 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,903 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 YNR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ55 YNR, 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 YNR registered?

HJ55 YNR is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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