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AX54 LCO

2004 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LCO
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 80,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 77,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 73,984 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 66,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2011 64,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,099 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,688 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 40,688 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 30,264 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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AX54 LCO is a 2004 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX54 LCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX54 LCO registered?

AX54 LCO is a 2004 BMW 518, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AX54 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 LCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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