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HG54 ZTN

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,289 mi
Last recorded163,289 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 163,289 miles

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

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 May 2022 153,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 153,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 151,514 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 151,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 3 Feb 2020 147,812 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 147,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 141,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed hose is insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge severely (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe support brackets corroding, both sides.

tracking check advised

Pass 20 Feb 2018 136,523 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 136,453 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,205 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,507 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 109,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 90,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 81,774 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,229 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 ZTN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

HG54 ZTN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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