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RF54 UYT

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 145,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 131,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,897 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 107,865 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 107,865 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,420 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre perishing tread

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,365 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,421 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 84,812 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 79,933 miles

NERSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Fail 23 Nov 2009 65,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 56,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 40,302 miles

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

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

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

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 UYT is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 UYT registered?

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

Is RF54 UYT safe to buy?

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