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LT54 ZVV

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,186 mi
Last recorded184,186 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ZVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 184,186 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 183,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 173,060 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front and rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 164,025 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 164,025 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 147,845 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 133,963 miles

Oil leak

rear discs poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,556 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

rear discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 118,730 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses perished.

Gearbox / clutch noisy in operation.

Vehicle underside dirty.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 82,957 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,453 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,667 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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LT54 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LT54 ZVV, 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 LT54 ZVV registered?

LT54 ZVV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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