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LR54 OFG

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,285 mi
Last recorded162,285 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 162,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 161,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 159,627 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 156,486 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 154,400 miles

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

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

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

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

warning lamp on dash

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,404 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 11 Oct 2013 130,060 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

front tyres badly worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

bonnet catch worn/stiff

exhaust rearbox heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 11 Oct 2013 130,060 miles

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

bonnet catch worn/stiff

exhaust rearbox heatshield loose and rattling

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

front tyres badly worn on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,811 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 12 Oct 2012 118,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,325 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,470 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,281 miles

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

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

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

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 OFG is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

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

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