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BG54 EYO

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,980 mi
Last recorded145,980 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 145,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2021 145,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 142,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded + diff

Fail 8 Aug 2020 142,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and differential corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 135,633 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2019 135,633 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 130,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 126,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has steam inside the lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 122,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 116,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 107,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,865 miles

warning light staying on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 99,440 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake discs heavily scored and pitted advise replacement

Fail 9 Dec 2010 90,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,623 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 68,393 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage wheel rims.

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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BG54 EYO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG54 EYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 EYO registered?

BG54 EYO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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