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MW04 BHF

2004 BMW 318

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,793 mi
Last recorded87,793 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 31861,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 BHF
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 87,793 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point pad missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,186 miles

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn, perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has small cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,163 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Central Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn, perished and cracking.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has small cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 87,152 miles

Emissions not tested coolant boiled over/ started leaking badly so stopped testing but was failing before stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release dose not hold at all for most of the stroke of if (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 85,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,539 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,436 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,881 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 59,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,295 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,065 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 44,756 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes worn slight movement

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,569 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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MW04 BHF is a 2004 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 61,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MW04 BHF registered?

MW04 BHF is a 2004 BMW 318, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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