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RA54 XKD

2004 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XKD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,242 miles

brake warning yellw light on dash on

brake warning yellw light on dash on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 98,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake warning yellw light on dash on

brake warning yellw light on dash on

Pass 16 May 2016 87,424 miles

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

Front engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 14 May 2016 87,423 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Front engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 75,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,042 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,397 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,427 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,016 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RA54 XKD is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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