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HG54 OGT

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,783 mi
Last recorded185,783 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OGT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 185,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 177,436 miles

Front head lights tinted but not affecting beam

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

Offside Front steering gator perished

emissions too clean

Fail 14 Nov 2019 177,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front head lights tinted but not affecting beam

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

Offside Front steering gator perished

emissions too clean

Pass 24 Oct 2018 169,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 169,304 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 158,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 219,528 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 219,242 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated All four, front and rear, offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,898 miles

Emmision too little, passed. records not registered.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,330 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 110,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 106,399 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 106,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2011 85,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 192,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 192,689 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 162,599 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 162,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 111,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 108,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 OGT 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 61.9%.

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 HG54 OGT, 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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What year was HG54 OGT registered?

HG54 OGT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is HG54 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG54 OGT shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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