MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to risk of suspension collapsing on rear due to subframe condition (1.2.1 (g))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame fractured subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Sub-frame likely to fail both sides of rear subframe badly corroded and holed,imminent collapse vehicle is not safe to drive (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on edge slightly
Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator wire not connected
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
bonnet struts require replacing
both front wipers smearing slightly
rear exhaust heat sheild insecure
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs corroded
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))
front brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under trays fitted
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Under trays fitted
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
(5) Front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.
(8) Offside mirror glass deteriorated slightly.
(6) Both front brake hoses deteriorated slightly.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
Tyres Are Not Runflat
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX54 LBU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 AX54 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.
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