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AX54 LBU

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,143 mi
Last recorded182,143 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LBU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 182,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 177,133 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 177,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to risk of suspension collapsing on rear due to subframe condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail both sides of rear subframe badly corroded and holed,imminent collapse vehicle is not safe to drive (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge slightly

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire not connected

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

bonnet struts require replacing

both front wipers smearing slightly

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 169,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 169,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 163,061 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 163,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,968 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 151,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,106 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,231 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 137,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 130,676 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 112,900 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,223 miles

(5) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

(8) Offside mirror glass deteriorated slightly.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,738 miles

(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 63,864 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,790 miles

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Tyres Are Not Runflat

Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,999 miles

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

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

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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AX54 LBU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AX54 LBU, 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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AX54 LBU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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