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LN54 OVC

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,032 mi
Last recorded82,032 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 OVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 82,028 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,941 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,862 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,890 miles

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 61,295 miles

STEERING IS SLIGHTLY HEAVY IN OPERATION!!

Pass 12 Dec 2018 57,359 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 53,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,782 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2x rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,875 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 49,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 45,675 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 45,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,787 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 30,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,639 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 8 Jan 2010 22,639 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 18,245 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,032 miles

large sump/centre and side covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 15,021 miles

top engine cover and sump/gearbox and sides under vehicle

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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LN54 OVC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN54 OVC, 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 LN54 OVC registered?

LN54 OVC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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