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HN55 PRX

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

221,460 mi
Last recorded221,460 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 PRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 221,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 RFT [ASAP] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 194,403 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 194,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 165,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view within 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 156,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55X16 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 154,976 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear split to canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due brake hose condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 152,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 149,884 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jun 2018 149,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2017 145,485 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,180 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2015 134,417 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2015 134,417 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,157 miles

slight oil leaks from differential

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 118,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 111,254 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 107,691 miles

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

engine oil on min

oil leak around diff area

signs of diesel around o/s/r of fuel tank but cannot identify possitive leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 85,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,991 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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HN55 PRX is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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