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NK54 VNU

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,623 mi
Last recorded163,623 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 VNU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 163,623 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

oil leak

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 144,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 129,143 miles

Central most of the under side is covered by under trays

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracked also some marks and cuts

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe after flexi pipe swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 129,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central most of the under side is covered by under trays

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and cracked also some marks and cuts

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged pipe after flexi pipe swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is also perished and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 110,833 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 93,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 68,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 58,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,894 miles

Nearside 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 9 Oct 2008 43,245 miles

DSC Warning light staying on

Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,389 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 30,389 miles

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)

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)

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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NK54 VNU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 NK54 VNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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NK54 VNU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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