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BM04 PAD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

209,070 mi
Last recorded209,070 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 PAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 209,070 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 199,249 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 196,638 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 196,638 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 193,211 miles

Front wipers starting to smear screen

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing

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

Rear wiper inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2019 87,035 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 87,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 98,092 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges, n/s scrubbed on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2018 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges, n/s scrubbed on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,126 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 87,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint on straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner ball joint on straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,982 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 187,066 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 184,842 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 184,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 158,346 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 158,346 miles

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

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 133,130 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 133,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 109,467 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 94,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 94,031 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 58,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front and rear pads low

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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BM04 PAD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BM04 PAD, 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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BM04 PAD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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