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HN55 YSY

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,218 mi
Last recorded142,218 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 YSY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 142,218 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 133,949 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,907 miles

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

Nearside offside front shocker dust covers missing

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

reversing lights not working

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,905 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside offside front shocker dust covers missing

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,385 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 119,210 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

wipers just clear the screen

Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,178 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

full length under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

full length under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,226 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,415 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre inner edges ( not repairable)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front nail in tyre inner edges ( not repairable)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 92,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear tyre on wear limit,bald inner edge

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 88,212 miles

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

c/o too clean

slight damage to o/s/f corner

Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2011 67,313 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,313 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,388 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,393 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,666 miles

stone chip in windscreen on n/s 7.0mm

Fail 18 Nov 2008 32,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chip in windscreen on n/s 7.0mm

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 YSY is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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