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NG54 BZN

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,971 mi
Last recorded127,971 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 BZN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 127,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 114,888 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 101,262 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,371 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 90,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,930 miles

exhaust hanger mount broke but exhaust is secure

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,338 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 66,287 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,657 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 61,657 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 55,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 52,516 miles

bonnet latch poor

Fail 17 May 2011 52,516 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wipers not tested due to insufficient washer liquid

bonnet latch poor

Pass 24 Apr 2010 49,034 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre has nail in side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,220 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,444 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NG54 BZN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NG54 BZN, 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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NG54 BZN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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