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HN55 YCW

2005 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,964 mi
Last recorded167,964 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 YCW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 167,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 162,110 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 162,110 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 145,523 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 18 Apr 2019 138,546 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

engine cover fitted

front brake pads 60% worn

offside number plate lamp inoperative

some noise from rear wheel bearings and/or differential

some travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,506 miles

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

front brake hoses perished

front tyres showing signs of wear

offside front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2018 134,497 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake hoses perished

front tyres showing signs of wear

offside front and rear indicator bulbs discoloured

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 124,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 112,606 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 105,884 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,404 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 80,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 Jan 2011 74,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,708 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010

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 13 Jan 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,955 miles

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

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 YCW is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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