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LR54 GWX

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,113 mi
Last recorded149,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 149,113 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2023 149,110 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Nearside & Offside. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light not working.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 130,198 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,366 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Pass 16 Apr 2016 111,309 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 100,199 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 88,059 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,008 miles

air bag light on...

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,434 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,189 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,727 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 51,022 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
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LR54 GWX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GWX, 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 LR54 GWX registered?

LR54 GWX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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