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CF54 VAD

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,277 mi
Last recorded148,277 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VAD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 148,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 148,277 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 146,514 miles

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

parking brake just met requirements needs adjustment soon

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 144,184 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2018 144,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2017 143,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 142,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 134,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 134,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 127,092 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 118,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 107,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 97,870 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,777 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 67,715 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 58,032 miles

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

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

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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CF54 VAD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CF54 VAD, 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 CF54 VAD registered?

CF54 VAD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is CF54 VAD safe to buy?

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