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KC54 RZH

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 RZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 166,117 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish.

All underbody panels starting to corrode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs and pads worn.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 159,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 146,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 146,808 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 138,873 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 129,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 129,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 117,322 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 117,322 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 106,566 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,769 miles

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

under trays covering underneath of vehicle not allowing full view

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 28 Feb 2014 76,730 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 76,730 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front brake pads appear low n/s sensor wire damaged

o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2013 71,032 miles

both front brake hoses starting to crack

front brake pads appear low n/s sensor wire damaged

o/s/r top suspension arm inner bush slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,534 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,476 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 36,988 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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KC54 RZH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RZH, 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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KC54 RZH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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