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SO54 FTU

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,828 mi
Last recorded146,828 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 FTU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 146,828 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 140,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 136,732 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))

Rear subframe is corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2018 131,110 miles

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

all steel brake pipes are slightly corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,882 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 124,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 116,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 98,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,511 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 78,201 miles

o/s-n/s front discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Jan 2010 66,861 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 51,135 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,110 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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SO54 FTU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SO54 FTU, 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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SO54 FTU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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