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RE54 EFM

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 EFM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,543 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,388 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,795 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,751 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,455 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,377 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 44,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,579 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 38,579 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 32,527 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2007 25,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,875 miles

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)

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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RE54 EFM is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE54 EFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE54 EFM registered?

RE54 EFM is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is RE54 EFM safe to buy?

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