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LC54 VWD

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

196,870 mi
Last recorded196,870 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 VWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 196,870 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 191,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 187,395 miles

both front flexi pipes starting to perish

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre low in tread

slight judder from front brakes

small chip in screen at n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2017 187,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front flexi pipes starting to perish

front pads getting low

o/s/r tyre low in tread

slight judder from front brakes

small chip in screen at n/s

Pass 12 Aug 2016 180,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 180,537 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 172,577 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 172,577 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

nail in o/s/r tyre,front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 15 Aug 2014 161,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front suspension bumpstop dropped

o/s front suspension bumpstop missing

Fail 13 Aug 2014 161,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front suspension bumpstop dropped

o/s front suspension bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 148,048 miles

dual mass flywheel noisey

front screen chipped

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 148,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

dual mass flywheel noisey

front screen chipped

nearside front tyre scrubbed

offside front tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2012 133,524 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

traction control light illuminated

Fail 10 Aug 2012 133,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear disc corroded

traction control light illuminated

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2011 119,835 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 119,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear discs corroded inside

Pass 9 Aug 2010 107,934 miles

O/S/R brake disc, outer surface slightly pitted

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,131 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,131 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,751 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,751 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,943 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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LC54 VWD 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 59.1%.

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 LC54 VWD, 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 LC54 VWD registered?

LC54 VWD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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