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HJ55 YNT

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,753 mi
Last recorded135,753 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YNT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 135,753 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 127,457 miles

chip in windsceern.

o/s wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 116,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Fail 31 Oct 2013 116,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 3 Nov 2012 100,053 miles

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

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

offside beam pattern slightly diffused

Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,057 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 31 Oct 2011 88,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,801 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 2 Nov 2009 69,402 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,411 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 YNT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

HJ55 YNT is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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