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MV54 EFT

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,731 mi
Last recorded129,731 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 EFT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 129,731 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 114,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted NOT allowing full inspection to be carried out.

Pass 10 May 2014 92,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,851 miles

N/S/F track rod slightly bend

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,151 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205 50 17

Pass 24 Jan 2009 44,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 44,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 33,932 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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MV54 EFT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MV54 EFT, 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 MV54 EFT registered?

MV54 EFT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is MV54 EFT safe to buy?

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