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CX54 UWP

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,580 mi
Last recorded153,580 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,580 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 149,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 138,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,243 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 131,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 123,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 123,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,734 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to back plates being fitted

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to plastic covers

unable to fully inspect the underneath of the vehicle due to plastic muck cover being fitted throughout

Pass 10 Sep 2010 86,702 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,616 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,935 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,929 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 UWP is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CX54 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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