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HV51 MZE

2001 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,334 mi
Last recorded165,334 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 11890,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 MZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,334 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 165,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 148,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 147,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ABS and brake sensor wireing hanging down o,s,r

Both front brake flexi hoses just starting to crack

Both front wipers split

Damage to n,s,r arch

Damage to rear bumper

Engine very oily

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disks worn

Handbrake has long travel

Main beem tail tell inop

Minor stone chips to front screen

N,S,F wheel buckled

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OIl leaking on to mainifold and burning

Rear brake disks worn

knocking from rear when vehicle was in brake tester

n,s,r tyre flat

silght play in both rear top mounts

Pass 26 Sep 2011 132,448 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 132,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ASC WARNING LIGHT ON

MIL light on

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmissions not checked reason being engine could not hold steady revs revs between 1000rpm to 1700rpm constant

Pass 20 May 2010 115,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre has cut sidwall no cords exposed

Fail 8 May 2010 115,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2009 103,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,960 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 84,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 80,560 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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HV51 MZE is a 2001 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 90,994 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 HV51 MZE, 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 25 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV51 MZE registered?

HV51 MZE is a 2001 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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