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HN55 ULC

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,677 mi
Last recorded159,677 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 159,677 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 159,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 138,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,184 miles

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

TYRE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,196 miles

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,195 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 69,657 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight rub makes to nearside windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,110 miles

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

nail in tread nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 35,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,445 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,738 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 ULC is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HN55 ULC, 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 ULC is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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