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RJ54 ZHX

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

221,044 mi
Last recorded221,044 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 221,044 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE INNER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEVEL IS LOW

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

fly wheel noises worn and noise

Pass 14 Dec 2023 214,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 203,575 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 203,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 198,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 191,005 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 188,178 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread depth area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 180,682 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 180,682 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 159,660 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 152,030 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sided (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 141,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 141,782 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 126,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2012 106,713 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 94,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 81,200 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,887 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 56,645 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 56,621 miles

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)

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 ZHX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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