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P33 AKD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 AKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 139,943 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 139,943 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 129,192 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 129,192 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 121,055 miles

clutch noisey

exhaust rattle

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 121,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch noisey

exhaust rattle

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 112,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f spot light faded.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 112,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f spot light faded.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 103,686 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 103,676 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,104 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 79,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,759 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,273 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 65,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,616 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

front tyres worn on edges.

rear tyres 2.5mm

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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P33 AKD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P33 AKD, 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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P33 AKD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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