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NV54 TFN

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 TFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2022 103,794 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,200 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 102,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,997 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 96,996 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,558 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 85,558 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 74,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,912 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,628 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 22 Jan 2016 69,601 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces very poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,831 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,765 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,901 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,429 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,765 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,741 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,845 miles

Both front tryes badley worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2007 36,845 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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NV54 TFN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NV54 TFN, 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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NV54 TFN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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