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NC54 FYL

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,874 mi
Last recorded100,874 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 FYL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 100,874 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 100,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,004 miles

full inspection of seat belts not carried out ,child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2015 71,098 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 57,635 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,950 miles

some wear to outer edges of n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,768 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 35,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 14,750 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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NC54 FYL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NC54 FYL, 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 NC54 FYL registered?

NC54 FYL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is NC54 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 FYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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