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SO54 OSF

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,209 mi
Last recorded163,209 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OSF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 163,209 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 May 2021 158,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 158,587 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 154,715 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 154,715 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 142,592 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 138,091 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 138,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,230 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,148 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 119,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 111,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,760 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,265 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,095 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,036 miles

ADVISE, ALL 4 TYRES 2MM DEPTH

ADVISE, REAR WASHER INOP

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,127 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OSF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OSF, 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 SO54 OSF registered?

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

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