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SD54 RWY

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,090 mi
Last recorded159,090 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 RWY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 159,090 miles

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

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

Offside handbrake poor effort

Fail 2 Aug 2021 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Offside handbrake poor effort

Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 134,093 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 127,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (2.7.3)

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

advise child seat fitted

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 121,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR REPLACEMENT (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise child seat fitted

advise engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,608 miles

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

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

heatsheild insecure above backbox

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2015 114,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

heatsheild insecure above backbox

screw in nearside rear tyre

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 100,073 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,700 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 36,695 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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SD54 RWY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD54 RWY, 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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What year was SD54 RWY registered?

SD54 RWY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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