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LR54 TWW

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,990 mi
Last recorded130,990 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 130,990 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre cut slightly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under trays damaged

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 114,122 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking Inner Wall

Pass 31 Jan 2015 103,984 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,392 miles

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

front brake disc lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

Fail 20 Jan 2014 91,392 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

front brake disc lipped

front inner brake pads close to limit

rear brake disc worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 82,069 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 82,069 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 74,211 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,122 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 67,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,627 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

replace drivers wiper blade

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,019 miles

Floor area is fitted with plastic covers, unable to check fully

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

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,266 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 TWW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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