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LS54 NXK

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NXK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,847 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 106,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner ARM Ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 106,665 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner ARM Ball Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber Flexi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 94,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 80,089 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flex hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 69,836 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 69,836 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 64,507 miles

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

Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2018 64,494 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all four tyre valves perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake flexible hoses perished

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake flexible hoses perished

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake flexible hoses perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,573 miles

front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 53,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 50,076 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 50,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,888 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,568 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,338 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn on both edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 45,338 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

N/S front tyre worn on both edges

O/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,360 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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LS54 NXK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NXK, 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 LS54 NXK registered?

LS54 NXK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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