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SB54 NNT

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 NNT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 145,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 132,505 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 28 Nov 2016 127,431 miles

Front Oil leak bad ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,430 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Oil leak bad ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 119,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 79,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 64,471 miles

boot area is part of the MOT test,please ensure that boot is free from debris otherwise the test may be refused to be carried out

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

offside rear brake pad warning light wire has become disconnected and is rubbing on wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,475 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 45,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,998 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

Fail 13 Nov 2008 37,998 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 14 Nov 2007 27,429 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,015 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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SB54 NNT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SB54 NNT, 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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SB54 NNT is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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