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WV54 FOA

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,093 mi
Last recorded153,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 FOA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 153,093 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all around body has damage, n/s/r door and quarter panel, roof

Fail 16 Jun 2018 153,092 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all around body has damage, n/s/r door and quarter panel, roof

Fail 14 Jun 2018 153,019 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2017 134,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 125,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 115,136 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

fuel stain around tank filler area

Pass 23 Apr 2014 104,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 95,563 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 95,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 86,619 miles

Rear indicator light bulbs starting to show white light (colour film coming off).

Pass 6 May 2011 78,717 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,339 miles

Rear discs heavily corroded around edges.

Pass 13 May 2009 58,631 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 17 May 2008 45,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,717 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)

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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WV54 FOA 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 80%.

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 WV54 FOA, 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 WV54 FOA registered?

WV54 FOA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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