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MA54 YFK

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,157 mi
Last recorded223,157 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YFK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 223,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 221,039 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 219,218 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 215,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2017 211,612 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2016 207,586 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 207,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings knuckle joint (2.2.B.1h)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 200,512 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 193,959 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 193,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 185,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust emits black smoke

Pass 28 Dec 2012 169,688 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 169,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 145,041 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 145,041 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 123,884 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 101,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 85,861 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,401 miles

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 YFK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA54 YFK, 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 YFK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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