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RA54 YAF

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,778 mi
Last recorded155,778 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 155,778 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 140,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Fail 26 Jan 2023 132,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a nail (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, bottom of hub - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 118,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, bottom of hub - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to the caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,461 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted to full length of underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,737 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted to full length of underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear brake discs in poor condition

offside and nearside rear tyre treads getting low - 3mm

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,136 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

offside and nearside front brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,187 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 63,583 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light switch insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,792 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,654 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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 2 Feb 2009 35,477 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 28,169 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 YAF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YAF, 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 YAF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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