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BK54 DRX

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,029 mi
Last recorded148,029 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DRX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,029 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 136,345 miles

Front front undertray loose

Rear rear heatshield loose

Fail 1 Aug 2018 136,341 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front undertray loose

Rear rear heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,265 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 117,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

inner rack joints have slight play.

oil leak.

rear diff leak.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 112,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 112,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,997 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 111,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 80,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,400 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,400 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,175 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,849 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,973 miles

unable to see rear springs fully corrosion on all discs n/s/r tyre worn on edges

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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BK54 DRX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey 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 BK54 DRX, 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 BK54 DRX registered?

BK54 DRX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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