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LY54 MKO

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 119,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 109,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 101,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 92,479 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake disc slighly corroded & disscoloured

o/s/rear brake slightly binding

vibration from exhaust

Pass 18 Jun 2011 64,863 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear No plate not fully secure

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear No plate not fully secure

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,125 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 25,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 19,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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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LY54 MKO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LY54 MKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY54 MKO registered?

LY54 MKO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is LY54 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 MKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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