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RA54 WZO

2004 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,188 mi
Last recorded179,188 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 179,188 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 177,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 167,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 156,479 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 147,738 miles

both front flexuy brake hoseslight cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,371 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,378 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,114 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,152 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,868 miles

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

offside rear tyre punture

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,534 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,446 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,785 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,495 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
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RA54 WZO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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