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BN54 WPA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,307 mi
Last recorded149,307 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 WPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 149,307 miles

Engine oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Fail 10 Apr 2017 149,305 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Engine oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2016 141,047 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,470 miles

advice near side reae tyre wearing on inner edge

advice off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 107,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,922 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 85,543 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 85,398 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,007 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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BN54 WPA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN54 WPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN54 WPA registered?

BN54 WPA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is BN54 WPA safe to buy?

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