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RY54 GKZ

2004 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,958 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 93,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 92,850 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 92,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper end (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,313 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2018 82,179 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 82,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread edge

Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,303 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts "lipped" (3.5.1i)

cuts noted to both rear tyre treads

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,222 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,239 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2014 73,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight wearing of tread edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,783 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 58,708 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 58,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,782 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,454 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 42,221 miles

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

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

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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RY54 GKZ is a 2004 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RY54 GKZ, 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 RY54 GKZ registered?

RY54 GKZ is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is RY54 GKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY54 GKZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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