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MH54 HFM

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,492 mi
Last recorded174,492 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 174,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corroded

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

suspension units corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2024 167,050 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2024 167,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 160,426 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 152,240 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 152,239 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 145,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 145,201 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,900 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 129,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,559 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 116,553 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 102,812 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 102,610 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 87,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,107 miles

n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 37,291 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 37,222 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,233 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge but not cut as deep to fail mot

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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MH54 HFM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH54 HFM, 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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MH54 HFM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is MH54 HFM safe to buy?

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