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PF54 ZDH

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,538 mi
Last recorded136,538 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,538 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 136,434 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pads worn lower than o/s/f - possible sticking brake

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also badly worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 125,445 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking/stiff

Front Number plate loose ish

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 125,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Very low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonnet safety catch sticking/stiff

Front Number plate loose ish

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,049 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 105,118 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 102,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise t.p.m.s light on note after market tyres and valves fitted

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 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PF54 ZDH, 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 ZDH registered?

PF54 ZDH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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