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WJ54 CFV

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

196,054 mi
Last recorded196,054 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 CFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 196,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension components covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 196,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension components covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 189,069 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area heavily covered in sealant

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 180,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 161,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 150,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 150,537 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 140,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 129,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 110,892 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 100,476 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)

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

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

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

rear brake discs wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,476 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)

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

rear brake discs wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2009 85,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 70,732 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 51,149 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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WJ54 CFV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ54 CFV, 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 WJ54 CFV registered?

WJ54 CFV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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