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RJ54 KOD

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,363 mi
Last recorded204,363 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 KOD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 204,363 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 203,927 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 187,526 miles

both rears and o/s/f tyres close to limit

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre on limit

screen chipped

Fail 17 Feb 2016 187,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rears and o/s/f tyres close to limit

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre on limit

screen chipped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 168,695 miles

n/s/f tyre on limits

n/s/r tyre close to limits

o/s mirror tapped on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 155,964 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 132,276 miles

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

slight buckel nearside front wheel

Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,412 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 105,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,874 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 57,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts on outer wall o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2010 57,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cuts on outer wall o/s/f tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,362 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 34,362 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 29,366 miles

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

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 KOD 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 66.7%.

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 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 KOD, 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 RJ54 KOD registered?

RJ54 KOD is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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