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HW54 EDF

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,416 mi
Last recorded100,416 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 EDF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,416 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 100,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid discoloured

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,038 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,220 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,502 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 62,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 61,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 27 Aug 2013 48,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery & sills covered

rear wash not working

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 36,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wipers starting to judder & smear.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 10,356 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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HW54 EDF 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 81.3%.

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 HW54 EDF, 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 HW54 EDF registered?

HW54 EDF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is HW54 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW54 EDF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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