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SW54 WWD

2004 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,082 mi
Last recorded104,082 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 WWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 104,082 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shields insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,705 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,117 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 85,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 82,713 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 82,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 76,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,959 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 69,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer and inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer and inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 69,325 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer and inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer and inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 Dec 2013 65,620 miles

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

n/side rear b/disc corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 65,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

n/side rear b/disc corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,832 miles

n/side rear disc corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,785 miles

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

n/side rear disc corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,542 miles

n/s rear b/disc corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,791 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2009 44,791 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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 10 Dec 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 31,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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SW54 WWD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SW54 WWD, 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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What year was SW54 WWD registered?

SW54 WWD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is SW54 WWD safe to buy?

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