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RA54 YLU

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,912 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,460 miles

Exhaust heat shield coming loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

TPMS warning illuminated

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 101,603 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 94,609 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 88,063 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 84,225 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 77,321 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 68,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 RFT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 48,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 43,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn/corroded/pitted on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 41,451 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dashboard

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 39,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,969 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 YLU is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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