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HT05 NHL

2005 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 NHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 110,401 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low.

scratches to front bumper.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 99,935 miles

front discs worn

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,935 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,586 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,584 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 84,545 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,784 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 58,211 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

tyre pressure warning light on

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 NHL is a 2005 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HT05 NHL, 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

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What year was HT05 NHL registered?

HT05 NHL is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is HT05 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 NHL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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