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HN05 LSL

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,317 mi
Last recorded107,317 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,317 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning on dash

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,950 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 106,725 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 106,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 105,997 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside: Road tyres worn on eges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Nearside and offside: Looks like incorrect Flexible brake hoses are fitted to front of vehicle

NOTE: Brake waring light staying on

NOTE: Engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Road tyre worn almost bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 105,994 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside: Road tyres worn on eges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Nearside and offside: Looks like incorrect Flexible brake hoses are fitted to front of vehicle

NOTE: Brake waring light staying on

NOTE: Engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Road tyre worn almost bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 105,421 miles

Front Looks like incorrect Flexible brake hoses are fitted to front of vehicle

Front Looks like incorrect shocks are fitted to front of vehicle

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

Rear Washer Provides insufficient washer liquid and wiper Does not clear windscreen effectively

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,942 miles

Front NOTE: Suspect incorrect Flexible brake hoses fitted to front of vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ALL the above: NOTE suspect incorrect shocks fitted to front of vehicle (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Washer Provides insufficient washer liquid and wiper Does not clear windscreen effectively

Pass 29 Jun 2019 103,766 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect *****CLOSE TO POINT OF FAILURE***** (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,782 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 96,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,005 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 81,005 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,884 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,871 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front and rear disc very corroded!

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,894 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 50,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 12,675 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,438 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HN05 LSL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LSL, 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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HN05 LSL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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