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CX54 AKP

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,696 mi
Last recorded188,696 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 AKP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 188,696 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 188,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 173,319 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

underbody tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2020 173,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm/ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

tyre pressure monitor lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 164,843 miles

product on headlights only just see beam pattern

Fail 12 Oct 2019 164,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

product on headlights only just see beam pattern

Pass 25 Sep 2018 154,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 154,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 145,709 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 145,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 134,393 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre's Worn Inner Edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,831 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,974 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,711 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,859 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 80,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 76,443 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,065 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 68,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 55,084 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,653 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CX54 AKP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CX54 AKP, 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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CX54 AKP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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