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MA54 AMK

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 AMK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 111,201 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nails in tyre

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,622 miles

Engine cover & under-trays obscuring some testable items

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover & under-trays obscuring some testable items

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,737 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 5 Dec 2016 61,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure pad sensor wiring loose around strut (not fitted to pad) (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working lower lamp (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and heavy edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and poor condition (nsr metal to metal) (3.5.1i)

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,893 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 53,893 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,177 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,786 miles

DSC- driver stability control warning light on!!

Front near-side brake wear sensor insecure!!

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,509 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,241 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 33,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 31,405 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,131 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 27,131 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2009 21,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under vehicle inspection limited due to dust shields fitted

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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MA54 AMK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MA54 AMK, 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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MA54 AMK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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