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KH54 VFD

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,133 mi
Last recorded171,133 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH54 VFD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 171,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 171,133 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 151,647 miles

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

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 22 Oct 2015 131,120 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 125,682 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,100 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 109,745 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,015 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,489 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 98,489 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,279 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 44,443 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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KH54 VFD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KH54 VFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH54 VFD registered?

KH54 VFD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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