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HF54 NMM

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,049 mi
Last recorded178,049 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 NMM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 178,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 178,049 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wheel nut(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 152,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 152,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,145 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 132,253 miles

N/S/f & O/S/F tyres have small cracks on inner wall

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 10 Feb 2014 131,993 miles

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

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

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

N/S/f & O/S/F tyres have small cracks on inner wall

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

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,300 miles

front b/pads wearing thin

nsf b/hose cracking

slight play osf inner wishbone bush

Fail 12 Jan 2013 118,236 miles

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

front b/pads wearing thin

nsf b/hose cracking

osr tyre close to legal limit

slight play osf inner wishbone bush

Pass 22 Dec 2011 109,506 miles

Front and rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 90,029 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,506 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 72,506 miles

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

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

h/brake warning light stays on

Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,888 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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HF54 NMM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HF54 NMM, 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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HF54 NMM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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