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KB54 VRL

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 113,572 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 108,919 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 108,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 104,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 100,143 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 96,906 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,477 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 84,230 miles

both front flexi hoses staring to perish

handbrake warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2010 82,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

brake warning light on

offside front head light compensated

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Apr 2009 76,024 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 67,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,467 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 VRL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is KB54 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB54 VRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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