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RF54 YCA

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,139 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front wiper bit smeary

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade missing

bonnet shocks , not holding up bonnet

engine covers & under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi rubber brake pipes are perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2019 107,384 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear wiper blade is missing

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

o/side & n/side front rubber flexi brake pipes are starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2018 106,444 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 outer wheel rims are damaged

engine coers & under trays fitted

front bonnet stays not holding up bonnet

n/side & o/side front rubber flexi brake pipes starting to perish& crack

Pass 18 Jul 2017 105,144 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Brake pedal cover loose

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Front Brake hose perishing

Nearside Front Screw in tyre tread

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

Noise from engine

Offside Front Brake hose perishing

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,144 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Brake pedal cover loose

Engine covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Nearside Front Brake hose perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Screw in tyre tread

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

Noise from engine

Offside Front Brake hose perishing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

bonnet lock sticky had to oil to close properly

bonnet struts not supporting properly

o/side & n/side front flexi brake pipes perishing near shock support bracket

under trays & engine covers fitted ( no action required)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 102,069 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,902 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,714 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 89,171 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 54,673 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 40,085 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 40,085 miles

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

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

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 YCA 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 YCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 YCA registered?

RF54 YCA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is RF54 YCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF54 YCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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