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LC54 XGU

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

222,031 mi
Last recorded222,031 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 222,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 222,031 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 216,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 209,563 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)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2018 209,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 209,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 204,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 189,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jul 2014 189,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 180,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 180,878 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 163,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges .

Fail 2 Jul 2012 163,832 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges .

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,364 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 8 Jul 2010 100,438 miles

oil level low

n/s and o/s mirror lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,873 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,823 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 20,823 miles

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

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

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 XGU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

LC54 XGU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is LC54 XGU safe to buy?

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