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RF54 JDK

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 JDK
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 135,059 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,143 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 119,264 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,071 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 107,391 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 58,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 40,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 29,768 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 JDK is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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