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GY54 BYA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,091 mi
Last recorded209,091 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 BYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 209,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 203,537 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 194,957 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 180,525 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 180,523 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 167,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 160,543 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear Tyre.

no airbag tell tale illuminates on dash no current rfr.

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 144,904 miles

(E.M.L ON)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,066 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 132,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 117,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

covers fitted outer sill and under vehicle so unable to check for corrosion

Fail 21 Nov 2011 117,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

covers fitted outer sill and under vehicle so unable to check for corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,241 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads on wear limit

Fail 11 Nov 2010 103,241 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads on wear limit

Pass 13 Oct 2009 99,600 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,436 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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GY54 BYA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY54 BYA, 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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GY54 BYA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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