MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,157 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp/Fog lamp switch insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent/bowed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm Inner bush has slight play
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty/corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arms perished/deteriorated - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear diff rusted/corroded
TPMS lamp illuminated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp/Fog lamp switch insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Bent/bowed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm Inner bush has slight play
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rusty/corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arms perished/deteriorated - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear diff rusted/corroded
TPMS lamp illuminated
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres wearing on inside
plastic under body tray cracked and hanging down
low tyre pressure warning lamp on
Small chip and crack in bottom centre of windscreen
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
All brake discs in poor condition - pitted and worn
Brake pad warning sensor wire fed through Offside rear coil spring
Brake warning light on
Front tyres 205/50 R17 run flats --- Rear tyres 225/45 R17 run flats
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Small chip and crack in bottom centre of windscreen
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake discs worn and corroded
Rear brakes sticking very slightly
Slight noise from Offside front wheel - possible bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LY54 RFX 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 LY54 RFX, 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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LY54 RFX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.
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