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PX54 YSP

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,600 mi
Last recorded75,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 YSP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2018 75,600 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,406 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 67,157 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,157 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f/ tyre has worn severly on both edges close to cords

Pass 29 Jan 2013 48,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,613 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 47,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 45,704 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 45,704 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,166 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 36,564 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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PX54 YSP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 PX54 YSP, 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 PX54 YSP registered?

PX54 YSP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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