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KN54 UXE

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,642 mi
Last recorded146,642 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN54 UXE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,624 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 133,794 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 128,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,213 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

oil leak

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2014 114,239 miles

Oil leak

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,317 miles

wear on discs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,129 miles

rear brakes

wear on rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,545 miles

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

wear on discs

Pass 15 Oct 2010 69,331 miles

dash ligth on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,619 miles

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

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

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

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

small chips in screen

wear on all brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2008 47,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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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KN54 UXE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KN54 UXE, 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 KN54 UXE registered?

KN54 UXE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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