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HG54 YEB

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,635 mi
Last recorded154,635 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 YEB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush in top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread thin and inner edge partially BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush in top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,530 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 138,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,338 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 122,435 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 120,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 118,919 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 114,688 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 113,170 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 113,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 97,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 89,951 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/r shocker leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2015 83,316 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,623 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,441 miles

rear tyres starting to get low

Fail 18 Mar 2013 63,423 miles

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

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,888 miles

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

nearside-offside front tyre's worn on inner+outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,700 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 YEB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue 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 HG54 YEB, 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 HG54 YEB registered?

HG54 YEB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is HG54 YEB safe to buy?

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