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RF54 VGL

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 145,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 132,223 miles

Rear Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,731 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,820 miles

Oil leak

Under body shields fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 123,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 123,504 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 119,371 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,371 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2013 115,464 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Feb 2012 109,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 101,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,661 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 48,051 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 48,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 19,794 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 VGL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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