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LT54 ZXV

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,965 mi
Last recorded167,965 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 ZXV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 167,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 160,790 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 154,017 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 140,854 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 140,853 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 134,288 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 134,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,176 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 worn on outer edge & right at limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 122,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 worn on outer edge & right at limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 116,617 miles

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

front flexi brake hoses slightly cracked / perished

rear washer inoperative

wipers could be better

Fail 3 May 2016 116,588 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front flexi brake hoses slightly cracked / perished

rear washer inoperative

wipers could be better

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stiff to open and difficult to close

stone chip damage in swept area of windscreen

Pass 6 May 2014 102,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 102,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2013 95,309 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 88,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,147 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 74,737 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,016 miles

Child seat fitted in rear.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,467 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 36,806 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 36,463 miles

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

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 ZXV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

LT54 ZXV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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