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GV54 UZT

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,098 mi
Last recorded162,098 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 UZT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 162,098 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 148,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 131,560 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured All (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 110,735 miles

All tyres perished in tread

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at bends near rear diff (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm ,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 110,734 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

All tyres perished in tread

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Split at bends near rear diff (7.1.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm ,inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 106,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,347 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 97,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 70,349 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,863 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 61,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,820 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 UZT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZT, 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

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What year was GV54 UZT registered?

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

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