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CA54 CZF

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CZF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 200,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 200,000 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 191,508 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 191,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 190,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 188,114 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 185,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 183,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 183,650 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 179,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 173,116 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 173,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 160,734 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 160,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 153,905 miles

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

slight play rear inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2015 141,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,185 miles

o/side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 109,735 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,902 miles

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

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 13 Nov 2010 70,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 70,882 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,038 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 51,030 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 26,433 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)

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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CA54 CZF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CA54 CZF, 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 CA54 CZF registered?

CA54 CZF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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