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WF54 HZC

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,310 mi
Last recorded162,310 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 HZC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 162,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine and undercovers fitted

exhaust heat shield adrift

tpms light on

Fail 1 Nov 2016 162,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine and undercovers fitted

exhaust heat shield adrift

tpms light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 150,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 150,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,707 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 130,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 130,169 miles

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,317 miles

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

OSR BRAKE PAD WIRE SEATHERED AND INSCURE

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 117,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

OSR BRAKE PAD WIRE SEATHERED AND INSCURE

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 104,044 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 97,373 miles

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

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

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

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)

tracking check advised

Fail 21 Dec 2009 97,167 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

tracking check advised

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 76,366 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 58,024 miles

nearside rear tyre not a run flat tyre

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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WF54 HZC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WF54 HZC, 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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What year was WF54 HZC registered?

WF54 HZC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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