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LG54 MTV

2004 BMW 318

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 31861,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 MTV
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 79,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,299 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 78,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 75,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

cross member damage

gear box exhaust mount rusted through

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,898 miles

cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted through

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front tyre below 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,543 miles

cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted through

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2020 69,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted through

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre devoid of tread and uneven (recommend replace now)

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,748 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket rusted

offside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,392 miles

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket insecure

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2018 59,392 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket insecure

offside front tyre 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,100 miles

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 54,099 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

front cross member damage

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Apr 2016 50,203 miles

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

Fail 6 Apr 2016 50,203 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,694 miles

all brakes worn to limit

front suspension arms and bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2015 42,694 miles

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

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

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

all brakes worn to limit

front suspension arms and bushes worn

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside front tyre limit

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,505 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brakes near limit

front tyres 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre limit ,inner edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 34,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front pads and discs worn

front suspension pan bushes worn

handbrake needs adjustment

offside rear tyre 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 18 Jan 2013 34,866 miles

front pads and discs worn

front suspension pan bushes worn

handbrake needs adjustment

offside rear tyre 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brakes worn

handbrake needs adjustment

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front discs scored

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge (recommend replace)

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,357 miles

front brakes worn

handbrake needs adjustment

rear indicator bulbs pale

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake needs adjustment

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2008 20,628 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside front tyre worn to limit and bald inner edge (recommend change)

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,866 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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LG54 MTV is a 2004 BMW 318 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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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LG54 MTV is a 2004 BMW 318, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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