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BG54 HCY

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

57,523 mi
Last recorded57,523 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 HCY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 57,523 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 57,523 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 54,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low /close to the limit from the inner side (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

Fail 21 Oct 2023 53,842 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low /close to the limit from the inner side (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs scored/lipped

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wheel rim has a slight damage

Pass 5 Nov 2022 50,838 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,951 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 47,742 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 47,724 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 45,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower ENGINE TRAY FITTED

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SCORED (PAD 75% WORN) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,347 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES 5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE 5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 40,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES 5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BRAKE/FOG ON (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGE 5MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,348 miles

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

both front tyres outer edges slight wear

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,253 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 31,301 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,741 miles

Offside rear tyre worn, 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,151 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,427 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,549 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,547 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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BG54 HCY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BG54 HCY, 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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BG54 HCY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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