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HN55 YXK

2005 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,703 mi
Last recorded201,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 201,703 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 182,871 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 174,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 164,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 149,302 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 131,194 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

offside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

sill covers fitted

traction control light on

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,557 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Stonechips in screen

Traction control fault light illuminated

Yellow brake warning light illuminated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 112,557 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Stonechips in screen

Traction control fault light illuminated

Yellow brake warning light illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 104,578 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower covers

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear discs starting to wear

sill covers

Pass 8 Jan 2013 104,578 miles

lower covers

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear discs starting to wear

sill covers

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,779 miles

all tyres just starting to wear

lower covers

sill covers

small chips in screen

Pass 24 Nov 2010 82,162 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 82,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,548 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,255 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 YXK is a 2005 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXK, 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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What year was HN55 YXK registered?

HN55 YXK is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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