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GY54 DFZ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,657 mi
Last recorded182,657 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 DFZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 182,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 174,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Fail 22 Oct 2012 174,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 27 Oct 2011 160,192 miles

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 6 Nov 2010 137,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 131,921 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 15 Nov 2008 121,885 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,815 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
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GY54 DFZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GY54 DFZ, 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 GY54 DFZ registered?

GY54 DFZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is GY54 DFZ safe to buy?

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