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HK05 KMZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 KMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 136,397 miles

Advise h/brake reqs adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 121,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,928 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 105,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 99,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 85,305 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 209,916 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNERS BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 79,318 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / lipped both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wall perished / cracking

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

Front Oil leak Leaking onto front exhaust / catalytic converter

Pass 20 May 2017 72,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 66,050 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 27 May 2015 54,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 48,116 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 41,969 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 41,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 37,269 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 32,994 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 28,060 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,136 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

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 KMZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KMZ, 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 KMZ registered?

HK05 KMZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is HK05 KMZ safe to buy?

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