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RN54 ABX

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,451 mi
Last recorded160,451 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 ABX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 160,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 154,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 141,677 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 141,677 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower arms forward bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Dec 2016 129,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2016 129,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2015 120,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,915 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 95,796 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,796 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 82,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 75,605 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 75,605 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2010 65,125 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,576 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,576 miles

Offside Front 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 26 Nov 2007 36,038 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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RN54 ABX is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN54 ABX, 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 RN54 ABX registered?

RN54 ABX is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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