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VE54 CZD

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,605 mi
Last recorded140,605 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 CZD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 140,605 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2018 136,380 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 128,728 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,620 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,905 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 116,905 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

off side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,264 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 82,199 miles

DSC LIGHT ON

Fail 12 Jan 2012 82,122 miles

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

DSC LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 69,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,613 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,602 miles

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

Bonnet catch stiff

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,797 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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VE54 CZD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE54 CZD, 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 VE54 CZD registered?

VE54 CZD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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