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HN55 YXR

2005 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,128 mi
Last recorded172,128 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 172,128 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Light corrosion across the rear underside of vehicle

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

Offside front strut gaiter missing

Underside covers fitted

Vehicle low trim height

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 172,128 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear shock absorber shrouds broken

Light corrosion across the rear underside of vehicle

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

Offside front strut gaiter missing

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

Underside covers fitted

Vehicle low trim height

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 160,996 miles

Full plastics fitted underside

Vehicle low trim height

Fail 19 Feb 2021 160,996 miles

Full plastics fitted underside

Vehicle low trim height

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 148,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides slight (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General rear axle corrosion

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 136,172 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

General rear axle corrosion

High hand brake travel

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 119,620 miles

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

Under bonnet covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 92,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 85,463 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,105 miles

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 15 Feb 2013 71,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,574 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 61,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,528 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,387 miles

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 3 Dec 2008 31,674 miles

Nearside Rear 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HN55 YXR is a 2005 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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