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PF54 AZO

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,697 mi
Last recorded118,697 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 AZO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 118,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 117,866 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 113,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 111,090 miles

Front front tyres sidewall cracking/perished

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 108,163 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 108,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking pipe to flex hose. (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,128 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front registration plate slightly damaged

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Apr 2015 103,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 90,741 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 87,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 78,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 62,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,843 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 38,809 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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PF54 AZO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PF54 AZO, 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 PF54 AZO registered?

PF54 AZO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is PF54 AZO safe to buy?

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