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CV54 PLO

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,185 mi
Last recorded106,185 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 PLO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2020 106,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2018 93,012 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jan 2018 78,826 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2014 65,692 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,245 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 45,270 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,818 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,621 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 20,030 miles

near side rear tyre scrubbing on outer possible tracking

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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CV54 PLO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV54 PLO, 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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CV54 PLO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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