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OY54 ZBG

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

245,055 mi
Last recorded245,055 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 245,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 228,889 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 228,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 212,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 212,448 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 193,003 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 193,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 179,547 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transversal arm inner bush / ball joint close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transversal arm inner bush / ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 179,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Out of shape and wearing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily out of shape, flat spots and heavily wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transversal arm inner bush / ball joint close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play transversal arm inner bush / ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 157,114 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 156,820 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 136,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn but not showing cords or ply

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 136,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn but not showing cords or ply

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside mirror deteriorated but not seriously affecting view to rear

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,580 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 93,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,816 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres appear worn to outer edges; & appear to be dual cut tread depth type

Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,228 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

offside and nearside mirrors poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,944 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,397 miles

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

offside mirror in poor condition

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,496 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres worn on edges

under vehicle inspection hampered by extensive plastic covering

Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,271 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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OY54 ZBG is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY54 ZBG, 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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OY54 ZBG is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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