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LD54 BZY

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,502 mi
Last recorded190,502 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 BZY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 190,502 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 177,339 miles

Central Rear Lower 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 164,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2019 164,191 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split to chord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and split to chord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,339 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2017 152,060 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear upper arms have slight play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Windscreen has small stone chips

Fail 23 May 2017 152,029 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 140,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 140,035 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shiel insicure ?

Pass 23 May 2015 124,001 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 124,000 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 107,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 107,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 99,052 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 96,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 90,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 81,141 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 73,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 57,183 miles

brake pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

damage to wheels/tyres.

metal in nearside rear tyre.

offside front tyre worn on edge.

slight twist in nearside front brake flexi-hose.

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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LD54 BZY 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 68.4%.

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 LD54 BZY, 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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LD54 BZY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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