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KB54 FVH

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,109 mi
Last recorded146,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FVH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 146,109 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,102 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 130,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 103,645 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,742 miles

Rear 2 child seats fitted seat belts not tested

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 80,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 71,217 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,147 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 52,064 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,060 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,908 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,713 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 31,688 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FVH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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