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VE54 OTP

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,538 mi
Last recorded119,538 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OTP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,538 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 119,389 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking contaminated pads and disc (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2022 109,197 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 109,163 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,107 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to catalytic converter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 90,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt incure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.39MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.58mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CORD SHOWING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.14mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on to catalytic converter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 75,285 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

steering noisy lock to lock

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 62,123 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 62,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,311 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 56,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,594 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2013 49,903 miles

oil leak from diff seals

Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,241 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 46,241 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 41,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,048 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,110 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 27,575 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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VE54 OTP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VE54 OTP, 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 OTP registered?

VE54 OTP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 December 2004.

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