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VE54 OKU

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,771 mi
Last recorded150,771 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OKU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 150,771 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edges .

Fail 7 Nov 2016 150,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

advise nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edges .

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,491 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 137,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 135,558 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 132,789 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,209 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 128,209 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 110,567 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 96,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 81,372 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn ( advise replacement )

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,249 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 56,166 miles

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

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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VE54 OKU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VE54 OKU, 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 VE54 OKU registered?

VE54 OKU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is VE54 OKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE54 OKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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