MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear age cracking
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE54 OSP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 OSP, 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 VE54 OSP registered?
VE54 OSP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.
Is VE54 OSP safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE54 OSP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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