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SS04 AOA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,987 mi
Last recorded148,987 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 AOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,987 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 148,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 130,727 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 123,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 123,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner brake disc facing excessively corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 119,400 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm with bend (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm with bend (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,242 miles

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

Floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 113,242 miles

Floor and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 105,679 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2014 105,679 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,509 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 97,360 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake flexy hose slightly damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,331 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,671 miles

advise some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,642 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,499 miles

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

advise front brake pads required soon

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 34,407 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,863 miles

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

rear handbrake not rising at same rate

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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SS04 AOA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SS04 AOA, 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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SS04 AOA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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