MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn poor note/tone
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside rear brake hose Inadequately clipped or supported
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn poor note/tone
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn poor note/tone
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play, top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wiper blade slight smear
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil low
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn poor note/tone
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play, top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wiper blade slight smear
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil low
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Central exhaust heatshield deteriorated/loose
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear possition lamp inop one of multiple lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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PK54 SKZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 PK54 SKZ, 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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PK54 SKZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 8 November 2004.
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