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MA04 EYZ

2004 BMW 518

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,602 mi
Last recorded102,602 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 EYZ
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 102,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,793 miles

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

o/s/r jacking point corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2021 95,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 83,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,877 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,994 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,391 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,193 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 41,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,000 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,731 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,777 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 18,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,555 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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MA04 EYZ is a 2004 BMW 518 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA04 EYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 518 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA04 EYZ registered?

MA04 EYZ is a 2004 BMW 518, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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