MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong bulb. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars
plastic sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and worn close too wear bars
Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear tyre worn close too wear bars
plastic sill covers fitted
undertrays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside park brake slight low effort
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside park brake slight low effort
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre worn on deges
nearside rear tyre 3mm
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oversills fitted
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear tyres close to legal limit and slight ly out off shape ( advise replacement ) 225 45 17 y pirelli run flat
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LB54 CXR is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 LB54 CXR, 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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LB54 CXR is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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