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LR54 TXJ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,647 mi
Last recorded133,647 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,647 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 125,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,665 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 114,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 114,732 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,399 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre worn at shoulders

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn at shoulders

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre heavily worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 22 May 2010 49,222 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2010 49,222 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,464 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 41,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,194 miles

rh front & lh rear tyres have low tread on inner 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 TXJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

LR54 TXJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is LR54 TXJ safe to buy?

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