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LS54 WJA

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,098 mi
Last recorded99,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,292 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside+nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,413 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,412 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,462 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 60,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 54,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,661 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,725 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 39,725 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,399 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,100 miles

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

advice parking brake shoes adjusted

full under sheld fitted to under side of car

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 WJA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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