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RK54 TJV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,893 mi
Last recorded154,893 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TJV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 154,893 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 154,893 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pads (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE PAD WEAR WIRE BROKEN

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 143,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 142,884 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 136,910 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,910 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,063 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb flashing abit white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on edges near legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb flashing abit white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,165 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,501 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 108,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,484 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 76,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,053 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,140 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked on tread-cord not exposed

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

offside front tyre cracked on tread-cord not exposed

Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,591 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 49,474 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 TJV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK54 TJV, 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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What year was RK54 TJV registered?

RK54 TJV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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