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HN05 JKF

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,213 mi
Last recorded172,213 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 JKF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 172,213 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 172,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 169,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 164,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 159,903 miles

Rear brake pads close to the legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2017 147,388 miles

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords

Fail 16 Jun 2017 147,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge almost to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2016 133,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 133,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 119,390 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 105,649 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F brake pad wear wire deteriroated (Benefit of doubt given- Recommend attention very soon)

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

Small cut in o/s/r tyre- no cord visable. Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,717 miles

All four tyres getting low and wearing on edges of tread, o/s/f tyre has splits in tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 May 2011 69,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2010 56,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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)

Pass 21 May 2009 45,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 34,895 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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HN05 JKF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JKF, 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 HN05 JKF registered?

HN05 JKF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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