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HK05 NWB

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,609 mi
Last recorded128,609 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 NWB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 128,609 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 126,824 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 120,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 113,398 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and stepped on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 113,398 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and stepped on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 100,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 74,302 miles

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

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

chips in the windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,522 miles

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

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

chip in the windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2012 62,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 55,374 miles

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

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

chips in the windscreen

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge /cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,604 miles

n/s/r tyre has deep cut in the tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 33,090 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NWB is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NWB, 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 HK05 NWB registered?

HK05 NWB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is HK05 NWB safe to buy?

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