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HN54 EYL

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 EYL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 95,657 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 95,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,169 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,770 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 15 Sep 2023 89,760 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,130 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,835 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emitting blue smoke possibly burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 75,822 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emitting blue smoke possibly burning oil (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil level low

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 71,408 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Amber coating fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 63,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 63,871 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,274 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 54,032 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 47,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 37,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 31,712 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

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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HN54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HN54 EYL, 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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HN54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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