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RN54 PKE

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,782 mi
Last recorded166,782 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 PKE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 166,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2017 166,374 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2016 149,093 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 149,090 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 131,605 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 124,626 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake dics slightly lipped and worn

Pass 3 Feb 2013 117,591 miles

both front tyres wrearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 111,819 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 111,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,772 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 71,932 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 71,737 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,452 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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RN54 PKE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PKE, 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 PKE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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