MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
covers and under trays fitted
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s o/s front excessively splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
nail o/s rear tyre
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both front brake flexi-hose pipes have slight surface cracks/deterioration present
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Traction control warning lamp on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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Both front brake flexi-hose pipes have slight surface cracks/deterioration present
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Traction control warning lamp on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise low fuel warning light on at time of test
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LY54 RSX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 LY54 RSX, 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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LY54 RSX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.
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