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RF54 VOC

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,071 mi
Last recorded141,071 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 141,071 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 133,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,125 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 105,935 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 105,935 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,242 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,489 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,737 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 90,937 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,056 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,056 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 75,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,441 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,298 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 46,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,824 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,098 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 VOC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

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

Is RF54 VOC safe to buy?

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