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HK05 EAF

2005 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EAF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,078 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 100,077 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 95,367 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 89,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 66,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate n/s front tyre deflated (4.1.D.4)

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,732 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn very low on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate n/s front tyre deflated (4.1.D.4)

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2017 62,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 59,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 54,054 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,238 miles

both front flexi brake pipes have small cracks.

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 43,448 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 32,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 27,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,961 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 EAF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

HK05 EAF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HK05 EAF safe to buy?

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