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HV54 MFX

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,183 mi
Last recorded205,183 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 205,183 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 205,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2016 181,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 181,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 155,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 135,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Clutch is noisy

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,664 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 103,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 103,608 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 65,378 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 65,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,543 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 44,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,858 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 MFX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV54 MFX, 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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HV54 MFX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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