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RA54 XJV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,117 mi
Last recorded195,117 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 195,117 miles

Rear transmission noise suspect rear diff

Fail 13 Aug 2021 195,117 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear transmission noise suspect rear diff

Pass 10 Aug 2020 186,666 miles

Central heat shield between fuel tank and exhaust insecure.

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate insecure

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 174,213 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 174,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn bush as marked (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 169,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 162,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 154,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 141,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 141,614 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 118,223 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth is worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge (2mm)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 118,223 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth is worn close to the legal limit on the outer edge (2mm)

rear brake are slightly noisy

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 95,466 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 74,847 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,355 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XJV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJV, 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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What year was RA54 XJV registered?

RA54 XJV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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