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NG54 YDK

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,652 mi
Last recorded124,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 YDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,652 miles

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

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

parking brake just met limit

rear diff noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,563 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,799 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 113,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 113,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,588 miles

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

ns dip beam has slight blue tint

Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,861 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s/f shock weeping

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,619 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 75,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 60,986 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 55,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,492 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread/on 1.6mm limit on outside edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,613 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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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NG54 YDK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NG54 YDK, 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 NG54 YDK registered?

NG54 YDK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is NG54 YDK safe to buy?

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