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LC54 ZNA

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,213 mi
Last recorded174,213 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 ZNA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 174,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 16,209 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear axle

wipers smear

Fail 9 May 2019 168,208 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on rear axle

wipers smear

Pass 4 May 2018 162,427 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 4 May 2017 155,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 155,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 148,188 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Fail 5 May 2016 148,188 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust mounting broken, system still supported

Pass 5 May 2015 141,729 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r upper side light inop

Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,722 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroding pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

no oil showing on dipstick

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 134,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped and corroding pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys and tyre sidewalls

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r top side light inop

no oil showing on dipstick

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2013 123,532 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 123,528 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,469 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 114,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 100,060 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 80,906 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 80,906 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 56,673 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2007 35,471 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 ZNA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZNA, 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 ZNA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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