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RY54 MKL

2004 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,017 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,123 miles

Brake pipe covered in grease or other material, under seal coated

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,488 miles

Brake pad wear sensor o/s/.r loose

Front flexys perished

Rear diff oil leak

Slight bind rear brakes

Slight twist n/s/r flexy

Fail 15 Jan 2019 114,340 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad wear sensor o/s/.r loose

Front flexys perished

Rear diff oil leak

Slight bind rear brakes

Slight twist n/s/r flexy

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,167 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 109,166 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,799 miles

Front flexys perished

N/s/f & o/s/r tyre valves perished

Rear diff oil leak

Rear tyres & n/s/f tyres wearing low

Slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Jan 2016 99,416 miles

O/s/r pads sensor wire loose

Rear diff leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 99,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake caliper securing device loose Both fronts (3.5.1j)

O/s/r pads sensor wire loose

Rear diff leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,613 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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 77,511 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low tread and outer edge

rear inner disc faces badly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,367 miles

rear inner discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,517 miles

front pads very low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 47,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,448 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,999 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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RY54 MKL is a 2004 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

RY54 MKL is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 12 December 2004.

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