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RY54 GMG

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,155 mi
Last recorded153,155 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GMG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 153,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 153,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 152,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 148,031 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2021 147,420 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 142,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 137,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,829 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,130 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 118,892 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2014 110,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 106,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 106,548 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2011 93,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres outer edges slight wear.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,023 miles

both front tyres outer edges slight wear.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,376 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,832 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,381 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 62,371 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,974 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 45,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GMG is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GMG, 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 RY54 GMG registered?

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

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