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RA54 WSD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 WSD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,101 miles

rear subframe heavily undersealed

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 136,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Oct 2019 135,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 94,814 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 83,346 miles

Cracks in front number plate

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,324 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,488 miles

both rear brake application uneven and imbalanced

both rear brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

o/s/r & n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 77,288 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 67,722 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 67,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2008 46,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,099 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 26,926 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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RA54 WSD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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