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LC54 HFZ

2004 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,743 miles

advise drop links advise shocer tops play

Fail 30 Mar 2026 121,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise drop links advise shocer tops play

Pass 28 Mar 2025 118,799 miles

advise rear bushes been standing

Pass 15 Feb 2023 115,354 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bushs x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bushs x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 115,352 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe support arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bushs x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bushs x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 109,402 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 109,402 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 102,806 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 102,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT BALL JOINT, OF 2. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY LIPPED, SCORED AND WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 97,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,518 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 90,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Front WINDSCREEN WASH POOR

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Front WINDSCREEN WASH POOR

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,014 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 69,843 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 46,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 28,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 28,251 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 24,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,229 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 21,229 miles

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

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 17 Oct 2009 17,999 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,520 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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LC54 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LC54 HFZ, 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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LC54 HFZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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