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K15 XST

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,589 mi
Last recorded164,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 XST
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 164,589 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS &EML light on but N/A for year of car

Pass 12 Aug 2021 161,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 158,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 156,108 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 150,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 143,761 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 143,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 138,085 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 138,085 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 110,968 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre deep cuts in outer sidewall

offside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 26 Mar 2013 991,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 991,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 92,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,294 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 44,378 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,954 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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K15 XST is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K15 XST, 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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K15 XST is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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