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RF54 UZE

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 136,295 miles

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2022 136,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a, b, s. warning light on [at time of testing] (1.6 (b))

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front both n/s o/s dipped beam out (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear n/s brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear brake hoses worn [cracking] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 136,295 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hand brake shows signs of low effort

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2019 135,133 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 129,679 miles

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

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

air bag light does not illuminate on dash board

bonnet catch does not secure in lock position

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 129,679 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective air bag warning light on at time of test (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 115,100 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,352 miles

o/s/f tyre wron on inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2014 111,352 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f tyre wron on inside edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 102,065 miles

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

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

rear differential bearings noisey

Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff worn

Fail 26 Oct 2012 91,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear diff worn

Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,188 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,906 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough and noisey

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough and noisey

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,770 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,727 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 UZE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

RF54 UZE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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