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BT54 TZE

2004 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,816 mi
Last recorded167,816 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 TZE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2016 167,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly insecure (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 inner joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 151,412 miles

Nearside Front anti roll link upper boot slightly insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 134,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 116,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 78,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,250 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 45,145 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 30,068 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BT54 TZE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BT54 TZE, 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 BT54 TZE registered?

BT54 TZE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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