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VO54 YKV

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,074 mi
Last recorded189,074 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 YKV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 189,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 183,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 172,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 171,971 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELL ADRITF

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 163,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 153,517 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 138,444 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 126,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 126,446 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 123,512 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 123,454 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 113,795 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 102,555 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 102,429 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 90,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,531 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 78,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 45,097 miles

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

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

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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VO54 YKV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VO54 YKV, 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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VO54 YKV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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