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CA54 NYH

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,068 mi
Last recorded155,068 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 155,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

temporary tyres fitted at the time of MOT

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 20 Oct 2021 172,589 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a small crack less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. has slight reserve travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under vehicle and suspension components slight rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2021 172,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator ((wire broken )) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 170,799 miles

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 170,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator sensor broken on both axle (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Emissions not tested excessive smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 160,178 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 160,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 155,396 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,249 miles

of lower suspension arm has minor movement

osf and nsf tyres worn from edges just meeting the limits, 1.7mm

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 24 Jan 2015 147,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,340 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 144,340 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 139,021 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 134,966 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear of vehicle unable to fully test seat belt.

Engine smoking.

Front and rear brake pads low.

Offside rear number plate lamp faulty.

Oil leak to engine.(under covers)

Slight damage to front screen.

Pass 30 Dec 2010 130,849 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 127,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 124,114 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 115,539 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 NYH 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 78.9%.

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

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