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AJ54 HNF

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,564 mi
Last recorded180,564 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,564 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 180,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

off side rear tyre has a stone in the tread and is leaking air

Pass 8 Nov 2019 169,257 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 169,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 158,794 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,390 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover on both front hoses cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has splits in the tread(no cords seen)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 147,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer cover on both front hoses cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has splits in the tread(no cords seen)

Valve stem slightly damaged both rears cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 138,884 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2015 123,686 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,101 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 109,535 miles

both front brake pipes start to perrish

Fail 5 Nov 2013 109,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake pipes start to perrish

Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,249 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,294 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limet

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,004 miles

near side rear tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2008 60,223 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 60,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,825 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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AJ54 HNF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 96,770 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 AJ54 HNF, 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 22 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 HNF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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