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NY54 CUV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY54 CUV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,220 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,993 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,691 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 79,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both front flexy hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,364 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 72,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,693 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 61,663 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside

Nearside rear brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,497 miles

Rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,062 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,034 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 28,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,131 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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NY54 CUV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue 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 NY54 CUV, 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 NY54 CUV registered?

NY54 CUV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is NY54 CUV safe to buy?

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