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LY54 RFX

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 RFX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 127,157 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 127,155 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 122,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 122,653 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,369 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 108,457 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,997 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 88,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,565 miles

low tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 12 Apr 2013 72,016 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 58,248 miles

Small chip and crack in bottom centre of windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2011 58,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 35,856 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear brakes sticking very slightly

Slight noise from Offside front wheel - possible bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,786 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 23,690 miles

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?

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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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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What year was LY54 RFX registered?

LY54 RFX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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