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2005 BMW 118
General Information
- Registration HT05JVY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 118
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 224,375 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 224,375 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 211,939 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 198,637 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 198,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 186,481 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 170,970 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,963 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,436 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- heavy rust both rear chassis at axle fixing areas
- Nearside Front damp in head light
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,720 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- damage n/s/f bumper
- cond of rear pads & discs
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,720 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- damage n/s/f bumper
- cond of rear pads & discs
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 145,334 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- condition of rear brake pads and discs
- slight play in nearside rear suspension bush
- offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge
- damage to nearside front bumper
- condition of under body battery leads at rear battery box
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
8 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 145,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,443 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2017 23 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,545 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,166 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 23 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,504 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,634 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 23 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,020 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,774 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 23 Jun 202622 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,889 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,166 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2010 23 Jun 202611 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,686 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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HT05JVY was registered on 2005-07-13
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