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LS54 JRZ

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,075 mi
Last recorded65,075 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 65,075 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 64,466 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 63,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,990 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 62,221 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 61,597 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 60,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,956 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 57,916 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,188 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 53,908 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,745 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,629 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 47,254 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 47,254 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 45,612 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2008 41,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,737 miles

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

Offside 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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LS54 JRZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LS54 JRZ, 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 LS54 JRZ registered?

LS54 JRZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LS54 JRZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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