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VF54 BWD

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,012 mi
Last recorded176,012 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BWD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 176,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 176,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 166,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all three arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s,o\s,arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under side

Pass 31 Jan 2020 166,002 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2019 160,013 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 129,777 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger missing but system still secure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 118,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger missing but system still secure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 107,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 82,600 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2011 70,382 miles

both front inner brake pads getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,812 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,877 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 18 Dec 2007 34,519 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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VF54 BWD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VF54 BWD, 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 VF54 BWD registered?

VF54 BWD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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