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HN05 VSD

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 130,330 miles

both front flexis perished

Fail 13 May 2015 130,330 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front flexis perished

Pass 15 May 2014 117,420 miles

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm outer edges

both rear tyres 2mm and wall perishing

colour both rear indicators

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 15 May 2014 117,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front tyres only just legal 1.6mm outer edges

both rear tyres 2mm and wall perishing

colour both rear indicators

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2013 109,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 98,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 90,918 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 82,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 62,272 miles

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

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

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 VSD is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

HN05 VSD is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is HN05 VSD safe to buy?

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