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HT05 LBL

2005 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,740 mi
Last recorded77,740 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 LBL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2013 77,740 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,740 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,864 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,864 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,148 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,976 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,841 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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HT05 LBL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT05 LBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HT05 LBL?

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What year was HT05 LBL registered?

HT05 LBL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is HT05 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 LBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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