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HV54 KKH

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,071 mi
Last recorded173,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 KKH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 173,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 161,853 miles

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

engine cover

n/s/f inner steering rack tie bar end showing wear

under shield

Pass 23 Sep 2019 154,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

n/s/r tyre showing deterioration

under shield

Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,603 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))

child seat fitted

child seat fitted

engine cover

n/s/r lower hub bush showing wear

n/s/r tyre sidewall showing damage and tread wearing on outer edge

under shield

Fail 24 Sep 2018 142,603 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

child seat fitted

child seat fitted

engine cover

n/s/r lower hub bush showing wear

n/s/r tyre sidewall showing damage and tread wearing on outer edge

under shield

Pass 25 Sep 2017 130,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,961 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 123,961 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 123,748 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 118,375 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Aug 2015 118,227 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Aug 2014 111,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 105,678 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2012 98,403 miles

both headlight aims on lower limits

slight age cracking to both front flexible brake hoses

slight scoring to n/s rear brake disc

Pass 23 Jul 2011 89,591 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,980 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,793 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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HV54 KKH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV54 KKH, 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 HV54 KKH registered?

HV54 KKH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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