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RK54 RYA

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,559 mi
Last recorded142,559 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 RYA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,559 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 142,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sub-frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Brake disc surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 123,880 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 123,880 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 110,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 110,436 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,425 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,651 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 87,651 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 75,160 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,032 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 44,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,445 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 36,656 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO NE WEARING VERY LOW (LIMITED VIEW)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RK54 RYA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK54 RYA, 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 RK54 RYA registered?

RK54 RYA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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