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RY04 KDJ

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,040 mi
Last recorded163,040 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 163,040 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 154,937 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 154,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,985 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,984 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 146,776 miles

Both front flexable brake hoses perished and starting to crack/split.

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front indicator discoloured.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,038 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,102 miles

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

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

front brake hoses perished

handbrake warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2014 113,101 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake hoses perished

handbrake warning light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,077 miles

brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,768 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,495 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,948 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,224 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,640 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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RY04 KDJ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ registered?

RY04 KDJ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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