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RF54 VPJ

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,987 mi
Last recorded134,987 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 134,987 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 134,987 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 133,112 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount missing

sill and undercovers

stone chip

tyre pressure light on

Fail 26 Nov 2020 133,112 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust mount missing

sill and undercovers

stone chip

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Apr 2019 120,385 miles

Nearside Front Outer rim damaged

Offside Rear tyre on limit

centre exhaust mount broken

heat shield loose

rear shocks damp

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,832 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Off side and near side (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 102,825 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Off side and near side (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 89,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 78,787 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Off side and near side to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,054 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 48,059 miles

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)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,903 miles

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

near side rear brake slightly reduced efficency?

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,903 miles

near side rear brake slightly reduced efficency?

Pass 17 Jan 2011 31,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front off side and near side brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,782 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 21,312 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,079 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 18,207 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 VPJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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