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HN55 YXO

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,109 mi
Last recorded106,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 YXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 106,109 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff slightly noisy

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 104,393 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect dust cover deteriorated (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,697 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 101,697 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 98,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 98,601 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 95,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,781 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides[ and close to limit] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 83,005 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 83,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2016 76,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,500 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 62,208 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,070 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

esp & brake sensor & runflat warning lights on

offside rear tyre on limits

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,544 miles

both rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,089 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit. rear brake pads low.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,368 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 YXO is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

HN55 YXO is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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