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VF54 DXK

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,742 mi
Last recorded101,742 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 DXK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,742 miles

THE LIGHT SWITCH IS A POOR FIT IN THE DASH

THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,742 miles

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

THE LIGHT SWITCH IS A POOR FIT IN THE DASH

THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 8 Dec 2012 89,631 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,441 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES HAVE JUST STARTED TO PERISH

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN ON THE EDGES

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 60,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 49,568 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 40,408 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 40,406 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 DXK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VF54 DXK, 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

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What year was VF54 DXK registered?

VF54 DXK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is VF54 DXK safe to buy?

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