CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV54 ETD

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,295 mi
Last recorded164,295 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ETD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 164,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 164,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,175 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 154,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 147,102 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 147,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil level low.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 142,316 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 137,507 miles

Nearside rear upper suspension arm bush play.

Fail 20 Jul 2017 137,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear upper suspension arm bush play.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 130,253 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread.

Play in nearside rear suspension.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 130,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front tyre low tread.

Play in nearside rear suspension.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 126,664 miles

Nearside rear suspension bush play.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 126,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 122,292 miles

Nearside rear lower hub bush play.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 122,292 miles

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

Nearside rear lower hub bush play.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 115,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 109,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,781 miles

Nearside rear seat belt securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Removed obstruction hanging from interior mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2010 89,044 miles

Nearside rear seat belt is securing a child seat preventing a full check of the adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,902 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,566 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn completly bald on outer edge - replacement recommended ASAP - Very Strong Advise!!!

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV54 ETD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GV54 ETD, 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

How do I check the history of GV54 ETD?

You can check the full history of GV54 ETD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV54 ETD registered?

GV54 ETD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is GV54 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 ETD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV54 ETD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV54 ETD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.