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LB54 SYO

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,282 mi
Last recorded51,282 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 SYO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,282 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 115,388 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s&o/s (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking and service brake just only meet the requirement

Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,290 miles

TPMS light on

front number plate damaged very close to excess

white/blue smoke when accelerated close to excess

Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,844 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 68,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,790 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,015 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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LB54 SYO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LB54 SYO, 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 LB54 SYO registered?

LB54 SYO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is LB54 SYO safe to buy?

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