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SL54 YXW

2004 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,649 mi
Last recorded147,649 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 YXW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 147,649 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2010 147,649 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2008 141,550 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 YXW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YXW, 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

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What year was SL54 YXW registered?

SL54 YXW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is SL54 YXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 YXW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SL54 YXW have outstanding finance?

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