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LS54 VSC

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,705 mi
Last recorded162,705 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 162,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 154,301 miles

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

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s wiper slighlty smeary

rear bumper and support slightly damaged

rear indicators slightly discoloured

under body components wet and corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 154,301 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

brake pipes covered in grease

front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s wiper slighlty smeary

rear bumper and support slightly damaged

rear indicators slightly discoloured

under body components wet and corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 131,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

engine and undertrays fitted

misting of oil on gearbox

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s wiper slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre inner wall worn

Fail 7 Oct 2017 131,091 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear and o/s/f indicators slightly discoloured

engine and undertrays fitted

misting of oil on gearbox

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s wiper slightly smeary

n/s/r tyre inner wall worn

Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (brake warning light on) (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear and front (1.4.A.2f)

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

enginetray/undertray fitted

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Fail 22 Oct 2016 107,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (brake warning light on) (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rear and front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam loose connection (1.7.5a)

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

enginetray/undertray fitted

o/s side mirror damaged

o/s wiper slightly smeary

Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,906 miles

Exhaust center section rear mounting bracket adrift from exhaust. (exhaust system adequately susported)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 63,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 55,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 42,185 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 37,674 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,659 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 VSC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSC, 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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LS54 VSC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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