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HN55 YCV

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,653 mi
Last recorded143,653 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 141,358 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 141,356 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,028 miles

Both windscreen wipers split

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 135,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

TPM Light on

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 122,355 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside headlight condensated but not affecting beam image at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,684 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Rear abs rings swelling due to corrosion and catching sensors

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays fit

Fail 1 Dec 2017 114,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear slight bind

Rear abs rings swelling due to corrosion and catching sensors

Rear heat shield insecure

brake fluid replacement indicator illuminated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

service indicator illuminated

under trays fit

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,284 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,865 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,865 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 86,696 miles

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 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 24 Apr 2013 76,339 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,019 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,761 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)

front brake pads getting down

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,178 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,747 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 YCV 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 77.3%.

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

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