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ST54 OUX

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,028 mi
Last recorded202,028 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 202,028 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 202,028 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 198,626 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 198,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 186,145 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 186,145 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 177,095 miles

both front brake flexable hoses slightly cracked

nearside and offside rear upper susp arms minor play

Pass 27 May 2015 165,528 miles

both front brake flexis slightly perished

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 May 2014 155,719 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 155,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,164 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 154,163 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,741 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 131,407 miles

frt brake discs pitted and pads low..brake warning light on..

Fail 14 Jan 2012 131,388 miles

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

o/s/r brake pad warning indicator wire broken..frt brake pads low and discs lipped..

Pass 14 Jan 2011 126,350 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 126,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 114,550 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 114,550 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 97,214 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,640 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
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ST54 OUX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OUX, 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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ST54 OUX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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