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RA54 UVL

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,668 mi
Last recorded191,668 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 UVL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 191,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 188,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 188,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 181,717 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 181,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 174,527 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 174,525 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

mill light staying on

Pass 4 Oct 2018 174,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 160,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 148,034 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 148,034 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 137,933 miles

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

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

Oil leaks from engine

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 127,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,732 miles

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight coloured smoke

Fail 3 Oct 2013 120,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust emits slight coloured smoke

Pass 17 Aug 2012 114,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,802 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in rear suspension

warning light on -----front brake hoses perished ------all four tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil level low ----slight play in rear suspension ---nsr top sidelight dim

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,017 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 66,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,233 miles

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

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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RA54 UVL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA54 UVL, 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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RA54 UVL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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