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KB54 BUA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

229,496 mi
Last recorded229,496 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 BUA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 229,496 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 213,349 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 200,730 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 200,730 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 190,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 182,093 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside brake pipes rusty as they join & exit the rear flexi brake hoses in the rear wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 168,779 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Also slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside wing mirrors deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 156,787 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner C.V joint has grease on

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Nearside and offside wing mirrors (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 144,309 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper and lower rose joints have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,980 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 131,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 122,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in tyre n/s/r side wall

Exhaust rubber adrift

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,281 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 104,052 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,868 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,061 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,510 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,199 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KB54 BUA 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 90%.

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 KB54 BUA, 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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KB54 BUA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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