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HY54 KHL

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,128 mi
Last recorded149,128 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 KHL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,128 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 149,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,875 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 122,750 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2021 112,911 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 102,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2018 92,990 miles

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 58,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,747 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,069 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges of tread

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,097 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,824 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,510 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm ans scubbed on edges

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm wearing on edges and slightly mishapen

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,962 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to scrub on outer edge

plastic underbody guards fitted from front to rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,506 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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HY54 KHL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HY54 KHL, 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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HY54 KHL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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