MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,531 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2rear tyres close to manufacturers limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f suspension dust cover missing n/s/f suspension dust cover insecure
o/s/front tyre feathered o/s/rear tyre side walls worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
2rear tyres close to manufacturers limit
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f suspension dust cover missing n/s/f suspension dust cover insecure
o/s/front tyre feathered o/s/rear tyre side walls worn
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
offside front tyre feathered on outside
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f brake backing plate insecure
o/s/f shocker dust cover missing
traction and tyre warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM54 BUA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SM54 BUA, 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 SM54 BUA registered?
SM54 BUA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2004.
Is SM54 BUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM54 BUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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