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HG54 OGC

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,490 mi
Last recorded166,490 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OGC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2023 166,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2023 166,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 162,475 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 162,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 156,429 miles

Rear n/s/r & o/s/r slight movement on control arms

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f & n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 152,688 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 152,688 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 152,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 152,244 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 144,434 miles

o/s/f to rear panel damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2015 144,434 miles

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

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

o/s/f to rear panel damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2015 144,407 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

side damage

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 131,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 May 2013 127,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,851 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 113,875 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,118 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,452 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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HG54 OGC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG54 OGC, 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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HG54 OGC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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The MOT history for HG54 OGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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