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LC54 HHF

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 HHF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 133,850 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light indicating a loss of pressure

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 133,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both front, slightly touching suspension leg (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, plastic outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS light indicating a loss of pressure

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

parking brakes noisey

underbody trims slightly loose

Fail 12 Mar 2020 132,783 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both cracked and webbing visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

parking brakes noisey

tyres low pressure lamp on

underbody trims slightly loose

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear getting rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,144 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses starting to perish (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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,015 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre isn't a runflat

offside rear handbrake slightly slow to release

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre isn't a runflat

offside rear handbrake slightly slow to release

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,107 miles

Child seat fitted

Front brake flexis cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2016 103,093 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted

Front brake flexis cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,828 miles

front brake flexis cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 82,364 miles

child seat fitted

front brake flexis cracked

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight brake judder offside front

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,833 miles

front brake flexis cracked

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,985 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 55,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,694 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 35,312 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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LC54 HHF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC54 HHF, 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 HHF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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