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RF54 VCJ

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

154,514 mi
Last recorded154,514 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VCJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 154,514 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 142,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 135,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 135,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 130,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 124,109 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 124,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 112,114 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 104,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,860 miles

Engine oil level low.

Near side front tyre inner tread worn/rest of tread wearing low.

Off side front tyre wearing low.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,248 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 VCJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

RF54 VCJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is RF54 VCJ safe to buy?

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