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VN54 DTO

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,056 mi
Last recorded131,056 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DTO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 131,056 miles

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

engine oily

wiring in car loose

Pass 16 Dec 2017 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 127,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 123,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 115,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 109,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 109,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,929 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,206 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,249 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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VN54 DTO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VN54 DTO, 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 VN54 DTO registered?

VN54 DTO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is VN54 DTO safe to buy?

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