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HK54 KSF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

193,431 mi
Last recorded193,431 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 193,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 185,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 177,931 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 170,251 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear AHLE SUFACE CORROSION

Pass 25 May 2022 162,700 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 153,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 153,298 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 143,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 140,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 136,351 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 119,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,932 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,038 miles

brake pad warning light

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,423 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 87,693 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,814 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HK54 KSF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HK54 KSF, 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 HK54 KSF registered?

HK54 KSF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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