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LM54 GHO

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,835 mi
Last recorded129,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 GHO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 129,835 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,928 miles

EML illuminated

Front & rear tyre sizes different

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stone chip to windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2019 118,918 miles

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

EML illuminated

Front & rear tyre sizes different

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2018 115,858 miles

Nearside Front brake hose badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose badly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

front & rear tyre sizes different

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2018 115,858 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake hose badly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

front & rear tyre sizes different

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,186 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

chip in screen

front brake hoses deteriorated/perished

o/s/r tyre worn low

under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake discs slightly corroded

chip in screen

front brake hoses deteriorated/perished

o/s/r tyre worn low

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 108,704 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 104,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 12 Aug 2015 104,401 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,937 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,268 miles

slight mark on o/s/r/ bumber

Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,853 miles

O/S & N/S/F Tyres have cracks in the side walls

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 58,481 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,686 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,663 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,663 miles

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

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 23,205 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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LM54 GHO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey 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 LM54 GHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM54 GHO registered?

LM54 GHO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is LM54 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 GHO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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