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RY04 JJV

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,014 mi
Last recorded187,014 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 187,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 168,756 miles

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f flexi hose perishing / rear springs corroding

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2018 168,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine x under covers fitted / n/s/f flexi hose perishing / rear springs corroding

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 2 Dec 2017 149,370 miles

engine x under covers fitted / both front tyres wearing on edges /

Pass 8 Dec 2016 133,733 miles

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

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

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

engine & floor covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,081 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 109,948 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 109,948 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,522 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 93,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 81,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 May 2011 64,759 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 64,719 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2010 58,020 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2009 47,057 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,228 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,381 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 JJV is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JJV, 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 RY04 JJV registered?

RY04 JJV is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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