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LM54 BHU

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

194,824 mi
Last recorded194,824 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 BHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 194,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 183,382 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 183,380 miles

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 27 Sep 2021 174,111 miles

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front at the bottom (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Sep 2021 174,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage front at the bottom (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 162,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitiring light on dash

Fail 1 Oct 2020 162,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitiring light on dash

Pass 17 Jul 2019 153,056 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 147,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 147,711 miles

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

Brake hose slightly damaged All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 137,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 126,407 miles

r/tyre slightly low

under tray fitted.emissions to clean to test

Pass 3 Oct 2015 120,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,369 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 14 Sep 2013 109,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 102,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 96,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,988 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 76,988 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 64,265 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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LM54 BHU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LM54 BHU, 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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LM54 BHU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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