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RA54 WMZ

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,941 mi
Last recorded131,941 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 on nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in nearside front rack end ball joint

Fail 14 Nov 2020 131,941 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine management light on

slight play in nearside front rack end ball joint

Pass 3 May 2019 121,977 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 110,510 miles

Front brake pad ware wire broke

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear brake pad ware wire not connected to pads

Rear exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Fail 30 Apr 2018 110,510 miles

Front brake pad ware wire broke

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pad ware wire not connected to pads

Rear exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

Pass 17 May 2017 102,150 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 96,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,312 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,523 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2012 69,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,078 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,333 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RA54 WMZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA54 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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