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BG54 PYP

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,850 mi
Last recorded157,850 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 PYP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 157,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 144,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 144,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,871 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 128,871 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,254 miles

STEERING FEELS STIFF ADVISE TO BE CHECKED

Fail 23 Aug 2017 119,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

STEERING FEELS STIFF ADVISE TO BE CHECKED

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 103,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 94,669 miles

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,959 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,649 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,751 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,250 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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BG54 PYP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BG54 PYP, 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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BG54 PYP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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