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GM04 AEY

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,982 mi
Last recorded209,982 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 AEY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 209,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 209,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 199,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 192,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 188,140 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 188,138 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 180,038 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 169,586 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 160,561 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 151,767 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 151,767 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 142,623 miles

low tread on rear tyres front brake pads low rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,544 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,181 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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GM04 AEY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GM04 AEY, 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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GM04 AEY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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