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HN55 YDB

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,599 mi
Last recorded156,599 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 156,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,606 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2019 139,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 135,457 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 129,242 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,224 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 117,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 96,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,277 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 81,277 miles

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

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 50,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,319 miles

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

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)

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 YDB 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 YDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN55 YDB registered?

HN55 YDB is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is HN55 YDB safe to buy?

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