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AY54 WYA

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,411 mi
Last recorded145,411 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 WYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four beginning to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 133,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 118,679 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 109,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,313 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,486 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 75,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,782 miles

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)

Offside Inner Rear 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 11 Feb 2009 57,889 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,782 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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AY54 WYA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AY54 WYA, 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 AY54 WYA registered?

AY54 WYA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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