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2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,823 mi
Last recorded152,823 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 WLW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 152,823 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both broken but still have veiw to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 152,726 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fading close to excess (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both broken but still have veiw to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 147,333 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 147,331 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid loss when brake applied unable to carry out rbt safely (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 145,903 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 145,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,243 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 129,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 123,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 127,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (205/55/16 W) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 124,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 122,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 122,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2015 115,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 92,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 78,191 miles

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

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

Parking brake warning light illuminated

Fail 13 Sep 2012 78,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,493 miles

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

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)

front discs wearing thin

Fail 12 Sep 2011 67,493 miles

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

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

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)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,416 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,416 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,909 miles

a.n/s/f head light top mount broken and light slightly loose

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 WLW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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