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PL54 FVZ

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,876 mi
Last recorded133,876 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 133,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 130,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 122,089 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 116,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 100,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,088 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 80,934 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 69,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,572 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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PL54 FVZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL54 FVZ registered?

PL54 FVZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 December 2004.

Is PL54 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL54 FVZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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