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PF54 GHA

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,047 mi
Last recorded208,047 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF54 GHA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 208,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 197,761 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 187,349 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 177,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 166,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,480 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stuck

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 163,480 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt stuck

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 152,202 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 10 Feb 2015 152,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 28 Jan 2015 152,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 135,071 miles

Both rear tyres 3m

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside wing mirror deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2014 135,071 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres 3m

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 115,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 115,694 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 115,694 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front pads 80% worn

Pass 1 May 2012 106,099 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 May 2012 106,099 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,051 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 81,468 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 73,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,824 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 GHA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF54 GHA, 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 PF54 GHA registered?

PF54 GHA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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