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SL54 UDK

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,173 mi
Last recorded145,173 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 145,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,297 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

o/s and n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front brake hoses starting to perish

o/s wiper starting to smear

Pass 13 Oct 2012 73,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 68,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,443 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 60,441 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,527 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 49,527 miles

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,711 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 30,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UDK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SL54 UDK, 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 SL54 UDK registered?

SL54 UDK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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