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GV54 VXU

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VXU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 120,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,526 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,526 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,296 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,048 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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GV54 VXU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV54 VXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV54 VXU?

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What year was GV54 VXU registered?

GV54 VXU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is GV54 VXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV54 VXU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV54 VXU have outstanding finance?

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