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HV54 TXK

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,715 mi
Last recorded82,715 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 82,715 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,843 miles

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,445 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,443 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,079 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,667 miles

front tyres bald on outer edges//ns rims damadged

Fail 19 Dec 2016 65,667 miles

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

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

front tyres bald on outer edges//ns rims damadged

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,531 miles

All four tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,531 miles

All four tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,286 miles

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

offside rear tyre has small split on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,985 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,462 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 22,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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HV54 TXK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXK, 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 TXK registered?

HV54 TXK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is HV54 TXK safe to buy?

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