MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,499 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight wear to front tyres outer edge
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Slight wear to front tyres outer edge
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
exhaust hangers broken but still secure
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres worn.
Front brake discs worn.
N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres worn.
Front brake discs worn.
N/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre becoming worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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HJ55 YNV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YNV, 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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HJ55 YNV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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