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BD54 XCT

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,127 mi
Last recorded134,127 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 XCT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 134,127 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Nearside Rear shock damp

Offside Front tyre worn edge low edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front flexy brake hose's perished

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,123 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 99,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2015 86,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2015 86,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,330 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,094 miles

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

advanced wear in front brake pads and discs

advanced wear in rear brake pads and discs

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,844 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,748 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 33,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,397 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 16,923 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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BD54 XCT 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 BD54 XCT, 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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BD54 XCT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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