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ML54 XLV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,283 mi
Last recorded219,283 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XLV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 219,283 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 219,283 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 204,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 187,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 172,891 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 160,508 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 160,507 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 149,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2012 149,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

engine management light on

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2011 135,089 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 121,885 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 105,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,897 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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ML54 XLV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ML54 XLV, 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 ML54 XLV registered?

ML54 XLV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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