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BD54 OEO

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,196 mi
Last recorded165,196 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OEO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 165,196 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2023 165,196 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 154,808 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 154,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,119 miles

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

Offside Rear h/brake efficiency slightly low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Rear surface corroded

h/brake level travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2020 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Mar 2019 143,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 143,695 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 141,042 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,040 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 131,088 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated across rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated across rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRONG ADVISORY (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,699 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face and worn thin (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRONG ADVISORY (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face and worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,109 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

noise from flywheel

rear tyres worn to 3/4mm

Fail 30 Mar 2013 93,485 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

noise from flywheel

rear tyres worn to 3/4mm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,639 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,537 miles

both rear tyres are non runflat fitment

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,913 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 47,272 miles

Both rear brake discs worn/pitted.

Cut to nearside front tyre tread area.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,116 miles

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

Both rear brake discs worn/pitted.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 35,496 miles

front pads approx 80-85% worn

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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BD54 OEO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD54 OEO, 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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BD54 OEO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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