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AU54 OVA

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,639 mi
Last recorded183,639 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 OVA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2021 183,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 172,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 159,271 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 148,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,775 miles

Bonnet cable snapped at handle end

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,678 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,931 miles

Centre exhaust bracket snapped, but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,884 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,035 miles

N/S/R seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 73,444 miles

n/s/f roadwheel slightly buckled

rear wash inop

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,293 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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AU54 OVA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU54 OVA, 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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AU54 OVA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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