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RF54 UUO

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,443 mi
Last recorded151,443 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 151,443 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 151,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure innerside wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 147,279 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 147,279 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 135,449 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 135,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 124,822 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 124,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 111,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2011 95,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 79,759 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,806 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,568 miles

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 29 Oct 2007 40,100 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 UUO is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUO, 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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What year was RF54 UUO registered?

RF54 UUO is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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