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PL54 CTK

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,396 mi
Last recorded147,396 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 CTK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 147,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 139,530 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 132,141 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 124,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,649 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,589 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,971 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear indicator wire not attached and hanging under vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded needs attension (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush and offside worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 94,794 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 94,794 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,557 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)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,758 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 76,758 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,250 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,371 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 21 Sep 2010 47,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,860 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,747 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,747 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 27,372 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 27,372 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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PL54 CTK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PL54 CTK, 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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PL54 CTK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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