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WG54 WCM

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,244 mi
Last recorded179,244 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 179,244 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 173,106 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,054 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 152,988 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 144,871 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Has slight play in wheel

Offside Rear Shocker has slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipes covered in under seal

Rear Diff seal slight leak

Rear Discs worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Rear Under body corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 135,594 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 135,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,353 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 130,025 miles

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)

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

bonnet handle missing

tyre pressure light on

Fail 20 Oct 2015 130,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet wont shut (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

bonnet handle missing

tyre pressure light on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,641 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 125,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,226 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 99,624 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,921 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Worn On Edges

Pass 10 May 2011 80,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,581 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 61,588 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 61,588 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,219 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 46,219 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 30,182 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 WCM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WG54 WCM, 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 WG54 WCM registered?

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

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