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RF54 VKP

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,425 mi
Last recorded158,425 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 158,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Main beam lights have slightly different colours

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

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

O/s front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side lamps slightly different colours( one led one bulb)

Pass 5 Mar 2020 149,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 138,949 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 127,152 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2017 127,152 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,768 miles

both rear bumper edges slightly out of align with body

drop link bent

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,380 miles

both front tyres slightly feathered

both rear tyres 3-4mm

cant see bottom of rear coil springs

covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 83,934 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 60,118 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,465 miles

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

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

child seat o/s/r unable to check seat belt

o/s/f fog glass broken

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,412 miles

o/s/r brakes slight binding

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,712 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,279 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,507 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 VKP 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 86.7%.

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

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