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PE54 ORJ

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,372 mi
Last recorded187,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 ORJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 187,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 187,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 179,692 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 8 Jan 2021 179,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

tyre pressure monitoring lamp illuminated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 160,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 160,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 152,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 152,736 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,967 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 144,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,820 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,837 miles

nearside headlight aim slightly low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 114,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 69,291 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,011 miles

Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

rear washer inop .# gear selection poor

Pass 3 Jan 2009 33,190 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 14,575 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 14,575 miles

Nearside Front 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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PE54 ORJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE54 ORJ, 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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PE54 ORJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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