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DC51 DEZ

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,135 mi
Last recorded130,135 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC51 DEZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,135 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 126,785 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both sides front brake hoses slightly perished

slight body damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 9 Jun 2018 126,785 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both sides front brake hoses slightly perished

slight body damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2017 123,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,671 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,115 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,305 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 113,285 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 105,641 miles

o/s rear disc corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 105,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,329 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 84,939 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,231 miles

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

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

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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DC51 DEZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC51 DEZ, 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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DC51 DEZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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