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HJ55 YOW

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 YOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 99,930 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 99,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 95,769 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Sep 2021 90,958 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,994 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 88,994 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,332 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,473 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,724 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 83,503 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 77,656 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,505 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,834 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 68,881 miles

DASH FASCIA CRACKED

NSR JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2009 68,881 miles

DASH FASCIA CRACKED

NSR JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,315 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 YOW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 YOW registered?

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

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