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CW54 KAA

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,680 mi
Last recorded99,680 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 KAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,680 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 80,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 80,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 72,291 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 72,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 63,201 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 45,795 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,325 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,847 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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CW54 KAA 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 68.8%.

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 CW54 KAA, 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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What year was CW54 KAA registered?

CW54 KAA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is CW54 KAA safe to buy?

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