2004 BMW 118 2.0L Diesel · FH54 FMJ
2004 BMW 118 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 148,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 118
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
FH54 FMJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2018
- 148,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FH54 FMJ Mileage History
- 19/04/200733,575 mi
- 18/01/200842,318 mi+8,743 mi
- 17/02/200955,741 mi+13,423 mi
- 26/03/201069,595 mi+13,854 mi
- 03/03/201180,797 mi+11,202 mi
- 16/03/201291,955 mi+11,158 mi
- 08/02/2013101,877 mi+9,922 mi
- 09/02/2013101,877 mi
- 05/02/2014112,119 mi+10,242 mi
- 12/02/2014112,119 mi
- 23/01/2015122,715 mi+10,596 mi
- 09/02/2015123,049 mi+334 mi
- 06/02/2016133,607 mi+10,558 mi
- 04/02/2017142,851 mi+9,244 mi
- 27/01/2018148,176 mi+5,325 mi
Average of roughly 10,635 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
FH54 FMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 118 (FH54 FMJ) between April 2007 and January 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 January 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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