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LR54 DVV

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,990 mi
Last recorded158,990 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 DVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 158,990 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both steering rack boots twisted

Fail 1 Jun 2021 158,043 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both steering rack boots twisted

Pass 27 May 2020 144,041 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 144,035 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bulge (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 132,100 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jan 2019 132,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Dec 2017 122,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 113,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres have slight cuts on side walls

Fail 20 Oct 2015 105,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres have slight cuts on side walls

Fail 3 Nov 2014 103,088 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,333 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,089 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs are lightly scored corroded

o/s/f tyre has a cut to outer wall

o/s/f wheel slight damage

rear brake discs are lightly scored and corroded

rear no plate has a light crack

Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,776 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 78,751 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 72,760 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 72,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 67,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 3 Nov 2009 67,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre cut on s/wall

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 36,911 miles

both front tyres cutting off edges

Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,911 miles

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

both front tyres cutting off edges

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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LR54 DVV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LR54 DVV, 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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LR54 DVV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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