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LT54 ZXP

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,990 mi
Last recorded100,990 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ZXP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 100,990 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 100,988 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 100,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 176,339 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 176,339 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,118 miles

225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

All Wheels tyres size

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both on the limit (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

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

Sills and inner wheel arch and full underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 107,118 miles

225 / 40 / 18 tyres fitted

All Wheels tyres size

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both on the limit (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/2 worn (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Sills and inner wheel arch and full underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 158,787 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 148,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,857 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 141,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 136,161 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 130,158 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,073 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 114,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 96,314 miles

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

hand brake warning light stays on

Pass 27 Sep 2007 72,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,929 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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LT54 ZXP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT54 ZXP, 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 ZXP registered?

LT54 ZXP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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