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SP54 MDU

2004 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 MDU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 143,945 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 139,813 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f and both rear back plates slightly loose ADVISE CHECK

Fail 8 Feb 2018 139,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f and both rear back plates slightly loose ADVISE CHECK

Pass 14 Feb 2017 132,981 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 132,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror slightly discoloured

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

both front brake flexis hoses cracking

Fail 25 Feb 2016 123,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front mirror slightly discoloured

Offside Front tyre scrubbing off on edges

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

both front brake flexis hoses cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2015 109,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 99,800 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 99,799 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,966 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 85,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,672 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,417 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 33,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 25,714 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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SP54 MDU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SP54 MDU, 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 SP54 MDU registered?

SP54 MDU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is SP54 MDU safe to buy?

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