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HN55 XWS

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,294 mi
Last recorded144,294 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 144,294 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Middle seat belt locked in position unable to free off (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but the exhaust system is still secure

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Various underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2023 139,912 miles

Various underside corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 220,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides should replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides rear mounting area, subframe corroded, inner sill area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 212,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside front should replace. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 127,764 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 118,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 107,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,169 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,494 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,899 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,609 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 55,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 55,291 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2011 49,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 49,161 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 42,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,304 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,769 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,747 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,734 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 XWS is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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