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HN54 LRJ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

119,983 mi
Last recorded119,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LRJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 119,983 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 119,974 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 118,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 116,780 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise all rear suspension components corroded

advise duelmass flywheel noisy

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2023 116,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished advise replacement 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

advise all rear suspension components corroded

advise brake light on

advise duelmass flywheel noisy

advise front wipers worn

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2022 115,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 112,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside side walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center of tread on approx. 3mm legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both rear brake hoses perished

advise clutch / duel mass flywheel noisy?

advise rear number plate damaged

advise rear suspension components corroded

advise tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Oct 2019 111,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise both rear brake hoses perished

advise clutch / duel mass flywheel noisy?

advise rear number plate damaged

advise rear suspension components corroded

advise tyre pressure light on

Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,312 miles

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

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

advise n/s and o/s front flexy hoses slightly perished

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

Pass 7 Nov 2017 108,933 miles

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

advise n/s/r indicator faded

advise slight leak around o/s/r outer cv boot

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front brake hoses perished

advise n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded under plastic coating

advise n/s/r indicator faded

advise slight leak around o/s/r outer cv boot

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,133 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 105,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 102,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 98,204 miles

both front flexy brake pipes perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Oct 2013 98,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front flexy brake pipes perished

n/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 88,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 88,016 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 78,010 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slighty worn

rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,669 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 69,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,203 miles

movement in steering

sill trims and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,924 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,570 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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HN54 LRJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LRJ, 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 LRJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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