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WN54 EBC

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,490 mi
Last recorded139,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 EBC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,490 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 121,540 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded front

engine bay covers fitted

rear axle corroded

rear under body components corroded suspension & braking

slight oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 121,540 miles

engine bay covers fitted

rear axle corroded

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

brake pipes slightly corroded front

rear under body components corroded suspension & braking

slight oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,384 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full access to some components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 107,215 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full access to some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,407 miles

undertrays fitted unable to do full inspection.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,407 miles

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

undertrays fitted unable to do full inspection.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,919 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,658 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,658 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,882 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

NSF brake pad waning light broken

Pass 12 Feb 2011 62,273 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,900 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 41,886 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted and full under body shieled fitted

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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WN54 EBC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WN54 EBC, 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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WN54 EBC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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