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SP54 ZNN

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 145,790 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion on under vehicle components

Pass 14 Jul 2017 136,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s and coil springs (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jun 2016 128,432 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing O/S N/S (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded O/S N/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 122,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,307 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear and both main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on inner wall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 90,986 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

UNABLE TO DO FULL UNDERNEATH INSPECTION DUE TO UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,010 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R SEAT BELT FOR CHILD SEAT NOT FASTENED ON INSPECTION.WE HAVE NOT CONNECTED BELT.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,953 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 46,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(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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SP54 ZNN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SP54 ZNN, 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 ZNN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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