MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,099 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Front & Rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tcs light on dash
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
tcs light on dash
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SY54 DZP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SY54 DZP, 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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SY54 DZP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2004.
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