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PJ54 UDD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,718 mi
Last recorded161,718 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 161,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 156,434 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2023 152,944 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 152,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak engine

Pass 4 Aug 2022 149,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 147,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 145,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 143,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 138,618 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,101 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 125,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 109,179 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 109,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,246 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 102,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 88,816 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,767 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 69,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 60,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,005 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UDD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDD, 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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PJ54 UDD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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