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HN55 PLV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,478 mi
Last recorded156,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 PLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 151,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 147,001 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,108 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 111,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 110,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,765 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 93,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre on legal limit will need replacing soon

o/s/r tyre 2mm

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit will need replacing soon

o/s/r tyre 2mm

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 72,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

tyre worning light on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 61,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 46,618 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 46,616 miles

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

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

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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HN55 PLV is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HN55 PLV, 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 HN55 PLV registered?

HN55 PLV is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is HN55 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 PLV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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