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VF04 LNY

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

172,259 mi
Last recorded172,259 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 LNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2021 172,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened two holes in sub frame (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 99,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished in several places (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose appears to be too long and is rubbing on inner arch liner

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on inner tread run (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 rear brake hoses have a degree of corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,592 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,180 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,896 miles

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

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 66,818 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,835 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,236 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,989 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,430 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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VF04 LNY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VF04 LNY, 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 VF04 LNY registered?

VF04 LNY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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