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RK04 WVE

2004 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,347 mi
Last recorded58,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 WVE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2013 58,347 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 58,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,728 miles

nearside parking brake showing less effort than offside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,376 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,353 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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RK04 WVE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RK04 WVE, 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 RK04 WVE registered?

RK04 WVE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is RK04 WVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK04 WVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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