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WL54 AHU

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,074 mi
Last recorded132,074 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 AHU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 132,071 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 126,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,046 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,046 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 103,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 103,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,531 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2013 88,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2012 75,199 miles

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

Traction control light on

Fail 25 May 2012 75,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2011 65,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r brke disc slightly pitted and rusty on outer surface

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

rear brake pad warning light wire not connected

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2011 65,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

n/s/r brke disc slightly pitted and rusty on outer surface

plastic covers fitted to underside of car

rear brake pad warning light wire not connected

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,815 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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WL54 AHU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL54 AHU, 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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WL54 AHU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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