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PJ54 NWN

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,018 mi
Last recorded118,018 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 NWN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,018 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 118,018 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 110,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 93,612 miles

Brake warning light on

Near side rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/r jacking posts missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,075 miles

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

Osr seat belt has a small amount of slack when retracted

Unable to check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2012 65,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Osr seat belt has a small amount of slack when retracted

Unable to check nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 57,456 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 57,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,189 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,915 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,431 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 28,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 NWN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ54 NWN, 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 NWN registered?

PJ54 NWN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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