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LS54 YFT

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,902 mi
Last recorded118,902 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,619 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 116,618 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,529 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,282 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 87,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,476 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,862 miles

front pads getting low

oil leak from diff

Fail 12 Feb 2013 53,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads getting low

oil leak from diff

Pass 17 Mar 2012 46,253 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 38,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 28,553 miles

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

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 YFT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

LS54 YFT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is LS54 YFT safe to buy?

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