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GU54 GAA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,496 mi
Last recorded107,496 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 107,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,091 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,059 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 97,958 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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 damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear both side seat has child seats fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,050 miles

Centre rear seat has child seat fitted

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear rim slightly damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,128 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear rim slightly damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2014 77,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2012 62,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 58,296 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 55,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 55,098 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 93,295 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,134 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,134 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 51,314 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,314 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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GU54 GAA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GU54 GAA, 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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GU54 GAA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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