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SA54 PVK

2004 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,355 mi
Last recorded181,355 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 PVK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 181,355 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel rim damage

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 181,328 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel rim damage

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 168,189 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 156,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 156,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 145,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 130,957 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 130,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 116,837 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 89,125 miles

Front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Nearside front(rear) arm ball joint creaking and boot loose

Fail 23 Nov 2015 89,125 miles

Front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Nearside front(rear) arm ball joint creaking and boot loose

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 74,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 65,842 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,479 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,975 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 45,975 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,382 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 23,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres at 3mm and worn on outter edge + nearside rear tyre at 3mm legal limit is 1.6 mm

Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,607 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 12,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SA54 PVK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 SA54 PVK, 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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SA54 PVK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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