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HN55 WSJ

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 137,307 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 121,096 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2017 109,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 99,281 miles

Chip to windscreen.

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 99,269 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Chip to windscreen.

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 92,931 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on outside edge

Both rear tyres worn low to wear bars

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 92,931 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on outside edge

Both rear tyres worn low to wear bars

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 73,371 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)

Fail 20 May 2013 73,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 31 May 2012 65,315 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 2 Jun 2011 57,650 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,485 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,540 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 WSJ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

HN55 WSJ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is HN55 WSJ safe to buy?

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