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RK54 SKN

2004 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,486 mi
Last recorded176,486 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 176,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 166,489 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 166,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 166,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attension very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 166,237 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attension very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Incorrectly routed /bracket deformed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly routed/bracket deformed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 157,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Incorrectly routed /bracket deformed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted Incorrectly routed/bracket deformed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 148,752 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 148,750 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 141,101 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 141,101 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 135,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 130,652 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 130,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 30 Oct 2013 112,731 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 112,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,683 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake pads 3000 miles left approx

Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake pads 3000 miles left approx

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 74,807 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,598 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,511 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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RK54 SKN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SKN, 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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RK54 SKN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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