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CX54 FXC

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

195,136 mi
Last recorded195,136 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 FXC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 195,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 May 2018 195,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2017 187,430 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 183,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 174,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres - 1 is run flat & 1 is standard tyre (all tyres on vehicle should be run flat)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 174,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front jacking point block missing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres - 1 is run flat & 1 is standard tyre (all tyres on vehicle should be run flat)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 162,747 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 153,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 146,439 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 24 Sep 2011 129,128 miles

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2011 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2010 107,964 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 107,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 88,874 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 88,874 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,574 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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CX54 FXC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FXC, 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 CX54 FXC registered?

CX54 FXC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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