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HN05 WXV

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,839 mi
Last recorded148,839 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 WXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 138,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 138,290 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 132,146 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2021 127,822 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,222 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,222 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,432 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 106,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,493 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,479 miles

BOTH rear tyres worn close to legal limt

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,847 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 61,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Oct 2011 49,520 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 45,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,634 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,339 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,307 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 WXV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

HN05 WXV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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