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PY54 HMO

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

177,035 mi
Last recorded177,035 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 HMO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 177,035 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 174,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 172,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexi hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 172,311 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Flexi hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 165,079 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heatshields insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 149,263 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 123,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,240 miles

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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,516 miles

Brake warning light on

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,075 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 33,442 miles

o/s/f tyre possible puncture

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,137 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,723 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 12,457 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
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PY54 HMO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PY54 HMO, 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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PY54 HMO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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