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RA54 YVO

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,503 mi
Last recorded148,503 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 148,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 131,018 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 130,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,522 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 98,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 81,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,990 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,696 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,662 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,603 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,120 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn cn edgers

both rear + o/s/f tyres slighly perrished in treads

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,519 miles

n/s/r seat belt not cheaked child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 30,803 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small cuts in offside rear tyre

Small nail in nearside rear tyre

Visual check on nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Visual check to offside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

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 YVO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

RA54 YVO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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