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RY04 JFN

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 JFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,817 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 91,816 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,705 miles

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

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 15 Sep 2023 83,705 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe/axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 78,650 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 71,904 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 66,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,132 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,623 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,351 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,882 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,875 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 43,192 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,194 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,263 miles

Full underfloor trays fitted.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,662 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,237 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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RY04 JFN is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RY04 JFN, 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 RY04 JFN registered?

RY04 JFN is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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