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2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,543 mi
Last recorded152,543 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 VPN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2022 152,543 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front and rear Brake disc;s corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2020 152,216 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 149,902 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 142,856 miles

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Rear jacking point missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 135,950 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyres slightly cut

Pass 29 Dec 2016 129,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper wheel getting corrosion

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 123,856 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,094 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 107,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear roadwheel grabbing slightly.Both rear brake discs slightly pitted.Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,460 miles

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

Nearside rear roadwheel grabbing slightly.Both rear brake discs slightly pitted.Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,775 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 76,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 45,505 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 32,094 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,905 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 VPN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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