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WG54 WCE

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,574 mi
Last recorded204,574 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 WCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 204,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Light On Dash Illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2022 204,572 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Light On Dash Illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2021 200,170 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 190,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 181,636 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 172,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 162,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,969 miles

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

Nearside damage to screen out of swept area

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 138,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 111,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 109,377 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 109,377 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 105,011 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 93,673 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,234 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 47,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 38,943 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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WG54 WCE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG54 WCE, 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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What year was WG54 WCE registered?

WG54 WCE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is WG54 WCE safe to buy?

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