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PK54 NTX

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 NTX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 117,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 117,171 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear upper rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 100,520 miles

Advise front axle brake pads getting low.

Advise n,s rear tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Advise o,s front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 90,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested due to n/s/r tyre not safe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 62,111 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,815 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,224 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,345 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,917 miles

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

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

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

Unable to thoroughly chack n/s/f seatbelt due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Unable to thoroughly chack n/s/f seatbelt due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 38,780 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,179 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,171 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,042 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 28,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 28,028 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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PK54 NTX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK54 NTX, 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 PK54 NTX registered?

PK54 NTX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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