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HN54 LCJ

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 113,230 miles

rear axle differential noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 105,474 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 95,433 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fort tyres outer edges wearing

near and offside front flexies dieteriating

rear pads wearing

rear tyres wearing

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,890 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,889 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 73,542 miles

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

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

horn weak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 61,509 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 54,590 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,090 miles

N/S/F tyre balding on outer edge

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

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

O/S/F tyre balding on outer edge

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

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

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt due to child seat

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 LCJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HN54 LCJ, 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 HN54 LCJ registered?

HN54 LCJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is HN54 LCJ safe to buy?

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