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GY54 DMU

2004 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,071 mi
Last recorded147,071 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,071 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,277 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 135,344 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 135,344 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 129,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 129,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,734 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn close to limits

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 123,665 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

tail gate secure but wont open

Pass 8 Apr 2019 116,087 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 109,886 miles

N/S/F Headlamp condensated

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 109,886 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

N/S/F Headlamp condensated

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,253 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 101,056 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 101,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,585 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,495 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,031 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,637 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 50,714 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 38,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 38,488 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,032 miles

al tyres becoming low tread

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,311 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 DMU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GY54 DMU, 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 GY54 DMU registered?

GY54 DMU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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