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MT54 YZB

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,265 mi
Last recorded156,265 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 YZB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 156,265 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 156,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,773 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 142,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 142,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 136,611 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer wall and splitting on inner wall

Fail 15 Jul 2020 136,609 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer wall and splitting on inner wall

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,275 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 128,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension arm has slight play

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,595 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,337 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,518 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

slight noise from n/s/r wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,649 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 62,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2012 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,951 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

tyre size is Goodyear Excellence 195/55 R16 87V

Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,181 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,144 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 35,141 miles

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

Full underbody trays fitted.

O/s/r tyre 3mm tread but worn badly on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,833 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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MT54 YZB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MT54 YZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT54 YZB registered?

MT54 YZB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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The MOT history for MT54 YZB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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