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GNZ 5388

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,760 mi
Last recorded99,760 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 5388
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 99,760 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 99,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 89,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 89,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 88,543 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 85,754 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 82,400 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,792 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,180 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 60,513 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,642 miles

Front slight play in both inner steering arms

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 50,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,924 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,908 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,671 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,024 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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GNZ 5388 is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GNZ 5388, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GNZ 5388 registered?

GNZ 5388 is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is GNZ 5388 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNZ 5388 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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