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HN54 ZLV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,131 mi
Last recorded132,131 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 ZLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 132,131 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON AT TIME OF TEST PADS ARE ALL GOOD

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 122,550 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 122,550 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 110,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,977 miles

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

air bag warning light on

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,643 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 90,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 80,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light showing on dashboard

Pass 10 Nov 2007 69,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 69,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ZLV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV registered?

HN54 ZLV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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