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RF54 UVG

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,995 mi
Last recorded157,995 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 UVG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 157,995 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Advise overall parking brake efficiency at 16% . it would appear the braking system either requires adjustment or repair.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 155,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 143,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 117,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 117,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 105,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 105,379 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,725 miles

offside front and nearside rear indicator faded, rear top suspension arms are worn

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,725 miles

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

offside front and nearside rear indicator faded, rear top suspension arms are worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,239 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 86,214 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 78,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,249 miles

o/s rear brake pad warning sensor disconnected

Pass 13 Oct 2010 62,289 miles

Plastic dust covers fitted under vechile unable to remove to carry out full inspection

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,027 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to cheak all components under vechile. covered by plastic dust covers

Unable to view inner brakepads

Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,012 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,773 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 UVG is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

RF54 UVG is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is RF54 UVG safe to buy?

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