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PJ54 MKD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 MKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,429 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 151,877 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 145,953 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 145,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,610 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre inner/outer treads starting to wear low-advise renewal.

Pass 18 May 2013 126,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 115,636 miles

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

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

offside parking brake performance low

Fail 25 Nov 2011 110,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 110,942 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2010 101,566 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 101,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 94,436 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 74,042 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,805 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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PJ54 MKD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PJ54 MKD, 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 PJ54 MKD registered?

PJ54 MKD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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