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LS54 ZZR

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,781 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 116,764 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,833 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,833 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,199 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,450 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,788 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,682 miles

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,682 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,526 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,612 miles

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

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 ZZR is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS54 ZZR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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