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MA54 DUH

2004 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,939 mi
Last recorded108,939 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 DUH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 108,939 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 108,939 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2016 100,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 100,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear wiper missing

Pass 22 May 2015 95,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 May 2015 95,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 87,534 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

gear box thurst bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre low and out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,534 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

gear box thurst bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre low and out of shape

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,444 miles

front brake hoses just starting to perish in centre

Fail 5 Feb 2013 76,444 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses just starting to perish in centre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,853 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 67,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,321 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic cover underneath whole vehicle

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,792 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,792 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 Jan 2008 23,051 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MA54 DUH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MA54 DUH, 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 MA54 DUH registered?

MA54 DUH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is MA54 DUH safe to buy?

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