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SL54 EXR

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,918 mi
Last recorded146,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 EXR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 146,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Apr 2021 142,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2020 134,923 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

vehicle underside heavily corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 126,469 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Front & rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated At nearside & offside front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,396 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,865 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 2mm advise inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 97,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise-o/s/r outer cv joint leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,615 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,196 miles

brake warning light staying on at dashboard.

nearside front brake sensor wear indicator broken

Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,782 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded.

Rear disc pads low.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,631 miles

advisory rear brake imbalance of thirty percent

Fail 13 Oct 2009 56,620 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisory rear brake imbalance of thirty percent

Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 49,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,455 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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SL54 EXR is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL54 EXR, 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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SL54 EXR is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SL54 EXR safe to buy?

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