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RY04 JYE

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 128,102 miles

brake pedal travel

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2019 128,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal travel

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,893 miles

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

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

has a long brake pedal replacment or adjustment might be required

Pass 6 Oct 2016 107,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 95,263 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,195 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,178 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,936 miles

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

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

front near side wheel hard to turn by hand

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 52,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,715 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 30,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres worn

Pass 11 Jul 2009 30,683 miles

all tyres worn

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,696 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 17,541 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 JYE is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

RY04 JYE is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is RY04 JYE safe to buy?

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