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VK54 HSZ

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 HSZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 155,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 151,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 147,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 142,960 miles

front brake hoses are slightly perished

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside parking brake effort poor

Pass 9 May 2016 134,139 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 134,135 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 122,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,952 miles

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

Handbrake warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 81,243 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 81,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 65,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 65,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 52,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads below half worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres low on tread and worn on edges.tyre is just legal

Pass 23 Oct 2008 41,241 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,437 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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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VK54 HSZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VK54 HSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK54 HSZ registered?

VK54 HSZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VK54 HSZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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