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HN55 YSP

2005 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,014 mi
Last recorded192,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 192,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre seat belt receiver faulty (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

slight cracking on o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses

Pass 22 Jul 2021 181,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 181,331 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 172,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2020 172,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 155,417 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 136,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres worn on inner and outer edges no thread showing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres close to 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 124,925 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 114,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front four (3.5.1g)

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

thrust bearing noisey

Pass 6 May 2015 104,347 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 92,312 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2013 73,886 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 73,880 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 57,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 57,472 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 41,574 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YSP is a 2005 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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