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CA54 KNN

2004 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,134 mi
Last recorded187,134 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 KNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 187,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 185,444 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 181,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 175,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 162,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,456 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 150,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 14,157 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2015 14,157 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 132,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 123,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 110,959 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 94,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 83,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 70,578 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 70,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KNN is a 2004 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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