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LY54 FMZ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 FMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 158,446 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 148,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,459 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,074 miles

nearside rear Tyre has nails in tread

offside front brake has slight bind not to excess not shown in rbt

slight dampness of oil around power steering pipe and reservoir.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,074 miles

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

nearside rear Tyre has nails in tread

offside front brake has slight bind not to excess not shown in rbt

oil level low!

slight dampness of oil around power steering pipe and reservoir.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 121,805 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 121,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 110,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 110,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,860 miles

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

Rear brake pad sensor has not been fitted to rear brake pad.

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

Windscreen washers weak in operation.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,860 miles

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

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

Rear brake pad sensor has not been fitted to rear brake pad.

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

Windscreen washers weak in operation.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 90,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,905 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

al tyres worn uneavon

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,177 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 48,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LY54 FMZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY54 FMZ, 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 LY54 FMZ registered?

LY54 FMZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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