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PK54 USL

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,812 mi
Last recorded158,812 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 158,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 153,632 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 153,632 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 142,274 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 129,191 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 118,357 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 118,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,140 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 106,140 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,229 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,129 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 71,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,221 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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PK54 USL 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 71.4%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

PK54 USL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is PK54 USL safe to buy?

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