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HJ55 YOT

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,758 mi
Last recorded127,758 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YOT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,951 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 114,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 107,232 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,232 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,678 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 39,957 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,092 miles

front tyres close to limit

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 YOT is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

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

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