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OE54 DCV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,286 mi
Last recorded172,286 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DCV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 172,286 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 163,534 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 153,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 141,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Backing plate insecure

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

Tpms light in dash

Fail 26 Oct 2022 141,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate insecure

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

Tpms light in dash

Pass 15 Oct 2021 140,852 miles

Front exhaust mounting bolts fitted but no nuts on them.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing dust plate insecure

tpms light on , vehicle prior to 01/01/2012

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour more white than amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust mounting bolts fitted but no nuts on them.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing dust plate insecure

tpms light on , vehicle prior to 01/01/2012

Pass 10 Oct 2020 137,628 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 135,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 128,183 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 114,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,470 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 87,461 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,565 miles

antiskid warning light on

Fail 3 Sep 2010 71,403 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 62,477 miles

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

dsc light showing

screw in o/s front tyre shoulder

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,792 miles

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

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

near side front tyre scrubbing on outer egde

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,039 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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OE54 DCV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OE54 DCV, 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 OE54 DCV registered?

OE54 DCV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2004.

Is OE54 DCV safe to buy?

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