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RN54 NUC

2004 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 NUC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 111,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2020 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 95,011 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 95,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,974 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 88,767 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,598 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,433 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 69,603 miles

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

TPMS & Traction Control lamps on

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2014 69,599 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

TPMS & Traction Control lamps on

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2013 64,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

traction control lamp on

Fail 27 Jul 2013 64,959 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

TPMS lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

traction control lamp on

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres have cuts to the tread deep enough to reach the cords, but less than 25mm in length.

both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

traction control light on

tyre pressure warning light on

windscreen cracked, not restricting drivers view

Fail 28 Jul 2012 60,172 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear indicators discoloured

both rear tyres have cuts to the tread deep enough to reach the cords, but less than 25mm in length.

both rear tyres worn smooth on the inner edge

rear brakes binding slightly

traction control light on

tyre pressure warning light on

windscreen cracked, not restricting drivers view

Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,688 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,628 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate cracked

traction control lamp on

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,780 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,716 miles

air bag light on

tyres low

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 NUC is a 2004 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NUC, 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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RN54 NUC is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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