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PL54 ECF

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,336 mi
Last recorded131,336 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 ECF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 131,336 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play both rear top suspension arms

Pass 31 Jul 2015 125,246 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front flexie brake hoses perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,219 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose perishing

nearside rear quadrant rusty

noises from engine areas

windscreen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 104,329 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,328 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 97,933 miles

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

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

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

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

front washer-jets output slightly reduced

Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,163 miles

front and rear number plate letter spacing slightly close , can however still be clearly read from 20 meters

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 1 Oct 2010 92,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plate letter spacing slightly close , can however still be clearly read from 20 meters

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 73,391 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,343 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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PL54 ECF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ECF, 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 ECF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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