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L3 XNW

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,345 mi
Last recorded165,345 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XNW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 165,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 153,888 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,202 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 143,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 136,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2013 115,507 miles

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 9 May 2013 115,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

small stone chip on windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 108,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 108,132 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,532 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 78,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 78,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 70,115 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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L3 XNW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L3 XNW, 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 L3 XNW registered?

L3 XNW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is L3 XNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 XNW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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