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PL54 PEO

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,300 mi
Last recorded78,300 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,300 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 78,300 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (7.12 (e))

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front + rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,853 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,818 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leaking out rear silencer

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 71,088 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,698 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 44,740 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,946 miles

slight play in suspension bush at o/s/r

Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 31,190 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,377 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 20,811 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 PEO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PEO, 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 PEO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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