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RF54 TSY

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,593 mi
Last recorded167,593 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 167,593 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 167,513 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 160,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components alongside rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 160,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components alongside rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,199 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 189,874 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 189,872 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 184,315 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 176,923 miles

Child seat fitted to rear of vehicle

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 176,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted to rear of vehicle

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 165,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 153,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 138,954 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 120,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 105,469 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,904 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 66,795 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,881 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RF54 TSY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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