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VO54 XAH

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,461 mi
Last recorded148,461 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XAH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 148,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 139,690 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 132,858 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 118,634 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,831 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 107,831 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,020 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,327 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 86,326 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 78,369 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 55,148 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,890 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,586 miles

rear washer not working, all tyres wearing on edges, advise front pads, o/s/r indicator showing white

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,009 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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VO54 XAH is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue 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 VO54 XAH, 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 VO54 XAH registered?

VO54 XAH is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is VO54 XAH safe to buy?

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