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RF54 ULE

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,207 mi
Last recorded82,207 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 82,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,210 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,529 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,627 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 54,974 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,467 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed to outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,315 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 40,315 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 34,487 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,500 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,297 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)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,243 miles

both rear tyres worn .

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,248 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 23,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm approx

offside rear tyre 3mm approx

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,703 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 ULE 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 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 RF54 ULE, 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 ULE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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