MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
general underside corrosion including suspension components
rear diff oil leak
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
slight bind o/s/r wheel, pads lower than n/s/r
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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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