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KC54 FNO

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 FNO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 135,730 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2023 135,728 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear subframe and tie bars corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2022 133,442 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 133,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,607 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 116,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play at the steering wheel

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight free play at the steering wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,244 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 93,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 90,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 79,099 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2013 79,099 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,165 miles

front brake hioses deteriorating

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 65,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs worn

front brake hioses deteriorating

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,485 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 45,989 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,935 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 36,174 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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KC54 FNO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KC54 FNO, 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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What year was KC54 FNO registered?

KC54 FNO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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