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AV54 VPF

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

234,331 mi
Last recorded234,331 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VPF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 234,331 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 234,331 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 203,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 203,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 173,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 173,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 155,392 miles

front number plate water damaged

noise from gearbox

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 143,126 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 131,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 121,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 108,082 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 1 Oct 2007 89,563 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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AV54 VPF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV54 VPF, 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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AV54 VPF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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