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ST54 FSO

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,353 mi
Last recorded155,353 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FSO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 155,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,163 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 147,519 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 147,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 145,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Oct 2021 145,309 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 139,676 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 139,532 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Around the fuel tank/floor area (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted and slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 135,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 28 Oct 2019 135,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 29 Oct 2018 129,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 129,875 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,368 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 115,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 105,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 98,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,827 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 75,650 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,058 miles

Brake warning light on

Front and rear discs slightly corroded

Front brake pads low

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 54,786 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,881 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 22 Aug 2007 26,906 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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ST54 FSO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ST54 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST54 FSO registered?

ST54 FSO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is ST54 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FSO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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