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HK05 BBE

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 BBE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 111,728 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,341 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 91,321 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 84,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,026 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

oil leak offside engine

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,057 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,537 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 55,255 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,111 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/55/16

front disc pads worn approx 75%

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,819 miles

Damage to O/S/R bodywork with a small protrusion on the lower part of the O/S/R door. Not likely to pose a danger to pedestrians.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,819 miles

Damage to O/S/R bodywork with a small protrusion on the lower part of the O/S/R door. Not likely to pose a danger to pedestrians.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,510 miles

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

O/S/F+N/S/F tyres worn on inner + outer edges

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,296 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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HK05 BBE is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HK05 BBE, 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 HK05 BBE registered?

HK05 BBE is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is HK05 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 BBE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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