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LE04 VVX

2004 BMW 318

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,528 mi
Last recorded68,528 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 31861,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VVX
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 68,528 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,718 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,716 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,530 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 67,530 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 67,133 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 67,125 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,333 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 66,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 65,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 65,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,661 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,647 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 63,851 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 62,846 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 62,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,389 miles

oil leacks

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leacks

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,416 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 35,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,822 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,559 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 23,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 17,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 11,760 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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LE04 VVX is a 2004 BMW 318 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 61,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE04 VVX is a 2004 BMW 318, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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