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BN54 WRC

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,654 mi
Last recorded114,654 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,654 miles

all four tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/f flexible brake hose perished

o/s/f flexible brake hose perished

tyre pressure warning light on

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 104,273 miles

not able to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic covers

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

not able to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic covers

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,009 miles

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses perishing

not able to fully inspect under vehicle due to plastic covers

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s and o/s front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

not able to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s mirror glass deteriorating

o/s rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,041 miles

bonnet catch very stiff

clutch feels heavy

front brake discs rusty

front wheels very rusty on inner face

fuel filler cap lead broken

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge will shorty req replacing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and slightly distorted

oil leak front of engine possible power steering pipe

rear brake discs rusty

rear washers not working

vehicle very heavy to push

Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,830 miles

not able to inspect sills due to ,plastic covers

o/s door mirror tarnished

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,019 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,426 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 75,426 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,091 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2007 55,250 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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BN54 WRC 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

BN54 WRC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is BN54 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 WRC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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