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LC54 RHA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,695 mi
Last recorded147,695 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 RHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 147,695 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 135,658 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 123,703 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2019 129,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Age cracks in both rear tyre treads

All shock absorbers corroded

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Engine oil leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 120,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 111,644 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 105,208 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f anti roll bar link bent

Pass 12 May 2014 98,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2013 86,717 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 63,730 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2011 63,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 18 May 2010 55,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,910 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Dec 2007 37,901 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads wearing low

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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LC54 RHA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC54 RHA, 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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LC54 RHA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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