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RY54 ZDA

2004 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,007 mi
Last recorded152,007 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 11896,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 152,007 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 152,007 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 142,136 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 142,135 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits STRONG ADVISE replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

ltd inspection to floor / engine / sills covers fitted

n/s front brake hose splitting perishing

o/s rear inner brake disc warn

rear brake balance on limits

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake insecure brake disc cover (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged o/s n/s perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits STRONG ADVISE replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive running on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

ltd inspection to floor / engine / sills covers fitted

n/s front brake hose splitting perishing

o/s rear inner brake disc warn

rear brake balance on limits

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,059 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 130,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,870 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 125,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,844 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,834 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 109,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 109,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 102,024 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 93,780 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2011 87,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,139 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)

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,883 miles

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

both front tyres are worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,230 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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RY54 ZDA is a 2004 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDA, 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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RY54 ZDA is a 2004 BMW 118, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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