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RA54 XGB

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

129,678 mi
Last recorded129,678 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 129,678 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 123,596 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 123,596 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 121,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,601 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 109,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise a closer inspection wheels removed . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON minimum legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil residue on hoses near radiator (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,770 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Hub minor damage to casing

Offside Front tyre wear edges

Rear brake discs corrored edges

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,770 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Hub minor damage to casing

Offside Front tyre wear edges

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs corrored edges

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,887 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage oil mist on cooler hose at front of engine area ? (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise tyre replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges , this is outside of measured central 3/4 breadth of tread and measure area (primary)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 89,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fluid getting close to brake linings (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage oil mist on cooler hose at front of engine area ? (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise tyre replaced. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges , this is outside of measured central 3/4 breadth of tread and measure area (primary)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,856 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 57,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,732 miles

Front brake pads look low

Nail in front tyre

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake pads look low

Nail in front tyre

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

front number plate has slight damage

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer and inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,214 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Nov 2012 52,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

brake pad warning light on

traction light on

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,266 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre 2/3mm and worn unevenly

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,120 miles

n/s front tyre 2/3mm and worn unevenly

n/s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 33,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,617 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,583 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,583 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 XGB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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