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KR54 TYY

2004 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 TYY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 103,731 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 103,703 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 98,517 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 98,516 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2014 83,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,719 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,110 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,146 miles

Exhaust system loose and insecure but not leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system loose and insecure but not leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,408 miles

o/s n/s front tyers gat side wall cut

o/s rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 12 Jan 2008 64,786 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KR54 TYY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KR54 TYY, 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 KR54 TYY registered?

KR54 TYY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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