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RJ54 KNB

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,527 mi
Last recorded170,527 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 KNB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 170,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 170,527 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 157,298 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 157,298 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2016 147,074 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt back arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 135,990 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 121,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

Pass 9 May 2014 121,763 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 109,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriating found on lock to lock test

front pads look close/on limit

Pass 9 May 2012 99,539 miles

Both Rear Brake discs worn

Nearside 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 3 May 2011 85,077 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 85,077 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,725 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,748 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

full length undertrays fitted restricting inspection

lip of rust on rear discs

offside rear brake pad warning wire not fitted to brake pad

Pass 12 Oct 2007 32,876 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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RJ54 KNB is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RJ54 KNB, 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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RJ54 KNB is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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