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AX54 EGV

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,342 mi
Last recorded154,342 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EGV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 154,342 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 141,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 121,198 miles

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

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

tyre pressure MIL on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 115,347 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,906 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 74,396 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 633,579 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 63,357 miles

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

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

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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AX54 EGV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX54 EGV, 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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AX54 EGV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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