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LX54 YWF

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YWF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 162,060 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 162,060 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 151,076 miles

NSR tyre Low on limit 1.6ml

OSR Tyre Low 1.8ml

Park Brake Effort only just met, Offside wants attention

Rear Suspension Bushes Worn

Fail 28 Dec 2017 151,074 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

NSR tyre Low on limit 1.6ml

OSR Tyre Low 1.8ml

Park Brake Effort only just met, Offside wants attention

Rear Suspension Bushes Worn

Pass 28 Dec 2016 142,821 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 142,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 128,264 miles

1l oil used

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dtc lamp illuminated

nsf brake pad warning wire damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2015 128,264 miles

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

1l oil used

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

dtc lamp illuminated

nsf brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 105,885 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing thin on outter edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 105,885 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing thin on outter edges

Pass 27 Oct 2012 95,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,097 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2009 69,519 miles

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

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

both r/tyres right on legal lim it(VERY MARGINAL PASSES)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,137 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,116 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2006 30,547 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,547 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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LX54 YWF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX54 YWF, 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 LX54 YWF registered?

LX54 YWF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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