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KB54 JHY

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 142,127 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 141,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Unable to check floors fully due to covers fitted

Unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,096 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,081 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake tight

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,600 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 100,600 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2016 96,308 miles

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear brakes pads low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,822 miles

Both front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

NSR outer brake pad worn

Screen wipers poor

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,097 miles

Belly pan fitted, unable to see some testable items.

N/S/R Tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2013 77,365 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,873 miles

Various protective covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,873 miles

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

Various protective covers fitted

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 65,493 miles

1/Front / rear tyres are of different speed ratings

2/Various protective covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,331 miles

1/slight wear front brake discs

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,481 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 38,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,172 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 JHY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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