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RJ54 XKY

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

268,700 mi
Last recorded268,700 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 XKY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 268,700 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 268,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 243,879 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 234,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear number plate damaged

no reverse lamps

Pass 24 Feb 2021 220,751 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 220,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 217,768 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 213,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 208,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 196,152 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 184,426 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 184,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2015 166,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 142,419 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f fog lamp missing

o/s headlamp condensated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 127,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 11 Feb 2012 111,918 miles

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

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Feb 2011 96,025 miles

rear discs worn

rear pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,030 miles

emission to low for smoke tester

serface corrission front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,316 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 52,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre 2.5mm on outer edge, 4.5mm in centre and 3 mm on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm on inner egde, 4.5mm in centre and 3mm on outer edge

offside rear tyre 2mm in center, 3mm on inner edge and 4mm on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,015 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 XKY is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XKY, 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 RJ54 XKY registered?

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

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