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AEZ 5514

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5514
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 142,925 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 135,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 133,106 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 126,228 miles

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

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint houseing damaged

Oil leak top of engine ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint houseing damaged

Oil leak top of engine ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 116,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,852 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 107,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,312 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 106,312 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 101,634 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 95,314 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 95,314 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,014 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,151 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,424 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,413 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,300 miles

front and rear discs worn

undercovers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2009 70,300 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

o/s rear tyre on limits

undercovers 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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AEZ 5514 is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AEZ 5514, 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 AEZ 5514 registered?

AEZ 5514 is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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