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RJ54 MHF

2004 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 MHF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 154,427 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2017 154,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,569 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,682 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 106,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer front tyre worn

tyre worning lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,948 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 25 Jan 2012 82,948 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

front tyres wearing low outer edges.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,622 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 41,190 miles

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

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

x2 wipers on limit

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 MHF is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ54 MHF, 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 MHF registered?

RJ54 MHF is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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