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SD54 DEL

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,224 mi
Last recorded173,224 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 DEL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 173,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 149,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 137,944 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,251 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 102,111 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,539 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,227 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 56,994 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,808 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,536 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 34,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,158 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,428 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 26,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,517 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SD54 DEL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SD54 DEL, 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

How do I check the history of SD54 DEL?

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What year was SD54 DEL registered?

SD54 DEL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2004.

Is SD54 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 DEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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