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CA54 KNB

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,536 mi
Last recorded203,536 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 203,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 184,736 miles

Both front tyre outer edges worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 184,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyre outer edges worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 175,293 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 4 Jan 2019 175,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 162,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 162,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 150,157 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 150,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,684 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 119,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 115,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,102 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,102 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 98,912 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 91,302 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,353 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,000 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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CA54 KNB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KNB, 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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CA54 KNB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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