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ST54 OCW

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,103 mi
Last recorded158,103 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 OCW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 158,103 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear subframe

nsr brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 11 Oct 2016 158,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear subframe

nsr brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 8 Oct 2015 141,497 miles

Under covers fitted covering some testable items

Pass 14 Oct 2014 125,378 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,466 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 82,954 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 11 Oct 2010 69,509 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,619 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Oct 2008 47,275 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 47,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,021 miles

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

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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ST54 OCW is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ST54 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

ST54 OCW is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is ST54 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 OCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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