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HN55 YCZ

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,352 mi
Last recorded143,352 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 143,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2017 135,459 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside sill damaged

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2017 135,459 miles

rear brake pads getting low

offside sill damaged

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,555 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

nearside front tyre bald outer edge and on 3mm

offside front tyre worn on edges and on 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,273 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 115,273 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 112,064 miles

rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,208 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f jacking mount missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,571 miles

front brakes worn....

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,571 miles

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

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

front brakes worn....

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 93,763 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,963 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 67,692 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,304 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 YCZ is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YCZ, 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 YCZ is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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