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GV54 UXO

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UXO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,423 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,180 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Mar 2017 117,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,842 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,325 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,323 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,554 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,845 miles

exhuast hanger broken exhaust system still sercure

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,579 miles

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)

exhuast mount broken not effecting the security of the exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn low of tread on raised edges

nearside rear tyre worn low of tread on raised edges

offside front tyre worn low of tread on raised edges

offside rear tyre worn low of tread on raised edges

Pass 13 Dec 2010

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,179 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,872 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,128 miles

sideskirts fitted so unable to fully inspect sills

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

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GV54 UXO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black 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 GV54 UXO, 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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What year was GV54 UXO registered?

GV54 UXO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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