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M999 CHH

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,695 mi
Last recorded151,695 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 CHH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 151,695 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 150,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 150,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 142,989 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2018 142,989 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,427 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposingcords

Offside Rear has a cut in sidewall but not showing cords

traction control switched off

Pass 13 Jul 2015 113,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,341 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 101,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 72,488 miles

front & rear brake pads worn

rear brake discs rusty on edges

steering lock issue

Fail 23 Aug 2013 72,488 miles

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

front & rear brake pads worn

rear brake discs rusty on edges

steering lock issue

Fail 15 Jul 2013 68,568 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 58,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,899 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 39,354 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,912 miles

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

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

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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M999 CHH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 M999 CHH, 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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M999 CHH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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