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RJ54 NRL

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,201 mi
Last recorded130,201 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 130,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 130,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,261 miles

N/S OF CAR IS DAMAGED

Fail 14 Oct 2022 126,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn INNER BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S OF CAR IS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT IS ON

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover poor also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 119,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slight damp patch

Offside Front tyre perishing on tyre tread

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,573 miles

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

offside front rubber jacking block adrift

offside rear tyre wearing

temporary repair to rear centre exhaust mounting bracket

Fail 27 Jun 2019 110,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

offside front rubber jacking block adrift

offside rear tyre wearing

temporary repair to rear centre exhaust mounting bracket

Pass 6 Jun 2018 103,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side rear ()

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated rear positive connection (4.11 (b) (i))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front under wheel arch under tray insecure but not likely to fall off

Offside Rear tyre has a cut

off side and near side front tyres perishing

under tray damaged and missing bolts but not likely to fall off

Pass 3 Jul 2017 96,347 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 87,868 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,683 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 36,437 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 NRL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRL, 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 NRL registered?

RJ54 NRL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 4 November 2004.

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