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HN55 ULF

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,223 mi
Last recorded101,223 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 101,216 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2020 85,003 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,565 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,832 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,032 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 50,257 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 43,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,356 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,137 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,895 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,515 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 ULF is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULF, 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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HN55 ULF is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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