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LD54 OAY

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,183 mi
Last recorded168,183 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 OAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 168,183 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight amount of diesel round fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 168,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight amount of diesel round fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 146,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 138,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 127,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) size: 205/55R16V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush on camber control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush on camber control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 127,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) size: 205/55R16V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush on camber control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush on camber control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 116,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 106,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly (205/55r16)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 69,349 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and worn unevenly

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,243 miles

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

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 OAY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD54 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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