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RF54 VGE

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 VGE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 84,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 84,432 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,049 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 67,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seals leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 55,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 53,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 49,487 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2018 49,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2017 44,936 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 41,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,148 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,505 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 18,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,626 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2009 15,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,504 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 12,579 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 VGE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

RF54 VGE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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