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RA54 XDD

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,986 mi
Last recorded174,986 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XDD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 174,986 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 174,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 158,335 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 143,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 108,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 83,247 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 50,777 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XDD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 XDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA54 XDD registered?

RA54 XDD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 9 December 2004.

Is RA54 XDD safe to buy?

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