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GV54 UZJ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 116,325 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 116,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 115,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2021 115,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 114,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 111,675 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 111,675 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 104,054 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS WEARING ADVISE CUSTOMER (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE CUSTOMER ON DISCS (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISCS WEARING ADVISE CUSTOMER (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE CUSTOMER ON DISCS (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 75,024 miles

n/s rear tyre has a minor cut on the outer sidewall

Fail 30 Dec 2014 75,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre outside wall damage

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,088 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 52,089 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2010 39,774 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,889 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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GV54 UZJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UZJ, 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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GV54 UZJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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