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HN05 CFX

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 CFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 86,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 86,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,574 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,427 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 76,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 72,644 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm had slight play

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,047 miles

advised rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,100 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 60,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,941 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,633 miles

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

windows are slightly tinted

Fail 25 Mar 2009 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,764 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,080 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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HN05 CFX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HN05 CFX, 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 HN05 CFX registered?

HN05 CFX is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for HN05 CFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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