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KB54 JGZ

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,735 mi
Last recorded213,735 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 213,735 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW edges due to under inflation advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear brake disc back plates missing

engine mil illuminated, car pre 2008

general underside corrosion including suspension components and prescribed areas

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight oil leak rear diff

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 206,713 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake disc backplates missing

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

tyre pressure light illuminated

Fail 12 Jun 2024 206,713 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe corroded to holes do not drive (all subframe badly corroded) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear brake disc backplates missing

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 10 Jul 2023 198,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear brake disc backplates missing

engine MIL illuminated

general underside corrosion including suspension components and rear subframe

plastic undertrays fitted

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2023 198,044 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear brake disc backplates missing

engine MIL illuminated

general underside corrosion including suspension components and rear subframe

plastic undertrays fitted

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2022 193,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine mil light on (car pre 2008 date)

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2022 193,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

engine mil light on (car pre 2008 date)

engine oil level low

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 187,307 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

rear diff oil leak

tyre pressure light illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slight kerb wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine mil light on (car pre 2008)

general underside corrosion including suspension components

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2020 181,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mil light on (pre 2008)

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 181,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine mil light on (pre 2008)

general underside corrosion

plastic undertrays fitted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2019 171,063 miles

general underside corrosion including suspension components

rear diff oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 171,063 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underside corrosion including suspension components

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 164,150 miles

slight bind o/s/r wheel, pads lower than n/s/r

Fail 23 Apr 2018 164,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/s/f bumper damaged (4.1.D.2)

engine oil level on minimum

slight bind o/s/r wheel, pads lower than n/s/r

Pass 14 Mar 2017 160,045 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre treads approx. 2.8mm

brake pad warning light on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 160,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyre treads approx. 2.8mm

brake pad warning light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 139,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

amber brake pad warning light on

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

engine oil level low

front inner brake pads appear approx 70% worn

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,360 miles

Engine M.I.L is on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front sidelights flash briefly when engine starts

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 115,188 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)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 115,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 100,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 94,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 94,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

fuel cap seal has fuel possible over flow

Pass 14 Dec 2009 81,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 67,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,411 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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KB54 JGZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGZ, 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 JGZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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