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SP54 XTW

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 XTW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,740 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 118,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,585 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured corroded and fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,348 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 108,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and offside rear (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,360 miles

front brake hoses perishing

object in n/s/f tyre

slight grease leak on n/s/r drive shaft boot

splits in n/s/f tyre tread

surface rust underneath

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

undertrays obstructing proper underside check

Fail 3 Sep 2015 106,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear on n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake hoses perishing

object in n/s/f tyre

slight grease leak on n/s/r drive shaft boot

splits in n/s/f tyre tread

surface rust underneath

tyre pressure monitor lamp on

undertrays obstructing proper underside check

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,815 miles

corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes

crack in the front number plate

front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/r abs ring has been rubbed clean possibly by the sensor

rubbing noise turning the n/s/r wheel

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on the front and rear brake pipes

crack in the front number plate

front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/f anti roll bar link fouling the abs wires and the brake pad warning wires

n/s/r abs ring has been rubbed clean possibly by the sensor

rubbing noise turning the n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,844 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,523 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,523 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2012 73,769 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

TYRE PRESURE LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,097 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,670 miles

both rear tyres on limit. (205/50x17 -89V)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 57,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

both rear tyres on limit. (205/50x17 -89V)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,917 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders (205/50x17)-89w

Fail 17 Oct 2008 48,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front to rear brake pipes not fully inspected due to restricted access.

o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders (205/50x17)-89w

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,314 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 XTW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTW, 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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SP54 XTW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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