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NG54 FZN

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,297 mi
Last recorded159,297 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 159,297 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Lower UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F, O/S/F

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

Rear DIFF PINION SEAL WEAP

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 152,315 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 152,313 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 142,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 136,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 129,458 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 125,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached bonnet noise suppression cover likely to detach. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to go white. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 117,382 miles

NSR DISC CORRODING.

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 117,382 miles

NSR DISC CORRODING.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,021 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 105,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure snapped and disconnected (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure bottom mounting insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bottom mounting insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 96,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 94,139 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,041 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 86,003 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,953 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,873 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 71,960 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,079 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,104 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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NG54 FZN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey 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 NG54 FZN, 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 FZN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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