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MT54 KSZ

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,871 mi
Last recorded153,871 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 153,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 151,610 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 151,610 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 144,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 123,845 miles

slight movement in both rear upper suspension arms

slight oil leak from the differential

Fail 3 Aug 2017 123,845 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight movement in both rear upper suspension arms

slight oil leak from the differential

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,005 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 111,144 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 111,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 90,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 81,779 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,530 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,530 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 40,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,234 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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MT54 KSZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MT54 KSZ, 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 MT54 KSZ registered?

MT54 KSZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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