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GP54 BFZ

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,530 mi
Last recorded171,530 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 171,530 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f outer tyre edge worn

service brake efficiency just met the system may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 170,005 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 160,898 miles

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Mar 2016 160,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Feb 2015 141,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 141,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 136,323 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 131,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,668 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,025 miles

all disc slightly worn corroded rusty scored

Pass 13 Jan 2010 97,419 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 82,571 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,450 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 83,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

all whhel rims have kirb damage

engine oil leak advise investigation

gearbox mounts starting to split

n/s/r jacking point cover missing

prop coupling starting to split

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,209 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP54 BFZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GP54 BFZ, 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 GP54 BFZ registered?

GP54 BFZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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