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RF54 GHB

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,267 mi
Last recorded142,267 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GHB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 142,267 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,188 miles

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

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

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

vehicle inspected under wet conditions

Fail 16 Feb 2021 134,188 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle inspected under wet conditions

Pass 15 Feb 2020 126,427 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray

Fail 15 Feb 2020 126,427 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under tray

Pass 3 Jan 2019 119,432 miles

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

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

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

front wipers wearing

noise from dual mass flywheel

surface corrosion rear subframe

tpms light on

Pass 4 Jan 2018 114,254 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

rear indicator bulbs fading

run flat light on

surface corrosion rear subframe,n/s/r floor

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,489 miles

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

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

slight noise from clutch area

surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 3 Jan 2017 105,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight noise from clutch area

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 7 Jan 2016 96,698 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage n/s door

Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

damage n/s door

front discs wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 87,897 miles

clutch noisy

front discs and pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 53,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 44,451 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,317 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,997 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 13,617 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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RF54 GHB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF54 GHB, 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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RF54 GHB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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