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BT54 XPB

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,452 mi
Last recorded143,452 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XPB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tyre pressure monitoring system, warning lamp lit

Pass 11 Jan 2013 143,452 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system, warning lamp lit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 131,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 131,324 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 121,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 77,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,833 miles

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

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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BT54 XPB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT54 XPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 XPB registered?

BT54 XPB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BT54 XPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 XPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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