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LR54 FNL

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,943 mi
Last recorded122,943 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 FNL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 122,943 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,241 miles

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

rear sub - frame corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 11,917 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 92,550 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 92,550 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 76,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 76,529 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,561 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 30 Jul 2012 62,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,625 miles

Both rear brake disc's pitted,

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,321 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 32,239 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,894 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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LR54 FNL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR54 FNL, 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 LR54 FNL registered?

LR54 FNL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is LR54 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR54 FNL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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