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RL04 AFE

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 AFE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,708 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 91,029 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,389 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 69,374 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,276 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,912 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 37,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,884 miles

Both rear tyre showing wear on outer edges

Pass 16 May 2007 15,767 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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RL04 AFE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RL04 AFE, 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 RL04 AFE registered?

RL04 AFE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is RL04 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 AFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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